Damon vs Porter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damon

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Damon Rank #456

Porter Rank #616

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Damon or Porter more popular?

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Damon and Porter mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Damon and Porter boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.