Damon vs Bruce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damon

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Greek English American

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Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish English Australian American

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Damon Rank #456

Bruce Rank #540

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 vs #540 for Bruce.

Is Damon or Bruce more popular?

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Bruce at #540 in the United States.

What do Damon and Bruce mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Damon and Bruce boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.