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Damon vs Davis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damon

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#456
Total SSA Count
686
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#646
Total SSA Count
429
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Damon Rank #456
Davis Rank #646

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 vs #646 for Davis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damon or Davis more popular?

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Damon and Davis mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Damon and Davis boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.

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