Damon vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damon

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Damon Rank #456

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Damon or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Damon and Jay mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Damon and Jay boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.