Damon vs Kobe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damon

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Greek English American

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Boy #410 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tortoise (alternative Japanese reading)"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American African-American

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Damon Rank #456

Kobe Rank #410

Kobe is more popular, ranked #410 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Damon or Kobe more popular?

Kobe is more popular, ranked #410 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Damon and Kobe mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Kobe means "tortoise (alternative Japanese reading)" (Japanese origin).

Are Damon and Kobe boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Kobe is primarily a boy name.