Damon vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damon

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Damon Rank #456

Marcus Rank #256

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Damon or Marcus more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Damon and Marcus mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Damon and Marcus boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.