Damon vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damon

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Damon Rank #456

Clay Rank #544

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Damon or Clay more popular?

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Damon and Clay mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Damon and Clay boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.