Damon vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damon

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Damon Rank #456

Emerson Rank #270

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Damon or Emerson more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Damon and Emerson mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Damon and Emerson boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.