Damon vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damon

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Damon Rank #456

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Damon or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Damon and Gideon mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Damon and Gideon boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.