Damon vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damon

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Damon Rank #456

Deacon Rank #551

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 vs #551 for Deacon.

Is Damon or Deacon more popular?

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Damon and Deacon mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Damon and Deacon boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.