Damon vs Malcolm

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 #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Damon Rank #456

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Damon or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Damon and Malcolm mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Damon and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.