Damon vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damon

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Greek English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English American Dutch German

✓ All Clear

Damon Rank #456

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Damon or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Damon and Derek mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Damon and Derek boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.