Damon vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damon

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Greek English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Damon Rank #456

Frederick Rank #424

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Damon or Frederick more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Damon and Frederick mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Damon and Frederick boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.