Damon vs Jake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damon

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Damon Rank #456

Jake Rank #423

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Damon or Jake more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Damon and Jake mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Damon and Jake boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.