Damon vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damon

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

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Damon Rank #456

Rio Rank #517

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Damon or Rio more popular?

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Damon and Rio mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Damon and Rio boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.