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Damon vs Dorian

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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Dorian

Boy #539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#539
Total SSA Count
553
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Damon Rank #456
Dorian Rank #539

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 vs #539 for Dorian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damon or Dorian more popular?

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Dorian at #539 in the United States.

What do Damon and Dorian mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Dorian means "descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek" (Greek origin).

Are Damon and Dorian boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Dorian is primarily a boy name.

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