Damon vs Kyle

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 #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish American

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Damon Rank #456

Kyle Rank #440

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Damon or Kyle more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Damon and Kyle mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Damon and Kyle boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.