Damon vs Donovan

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 #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Damon Rank #456

Donovan Rank #505

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Damon or Donovan more popular?

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Damon and Donovan mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Damon and Donovan boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.