Damon vs Julian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damon

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

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Damon Rank #456

Julian Rank #30

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Damon or Julian more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Damon and Julian mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin).

Are Damon and Julian boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Julian is primarily a boy name.