Damon vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damon

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Greek English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Damon Rank #456

Drew Rank #543

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Damon or Drew more popular?

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Damon and Drew mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Damon and Drew boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.