Damon vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damon

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Damon Rank #456

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Damon or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Damon and Richard mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Damon and Richard boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.