Damon vs Colby

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 #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark man's settlement, coal-black farm"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

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Damon Rank #456

Colby Rank #582

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Damon or Colby more popular?

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Damon and Colby mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Damon and Colby boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.