Damon vs Royal

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 #428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"kingly, of royal blood"

Origin: English

American English African-American

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Damon Rank #456

Royal Rank #428

Royal is more popular, ranked #428 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Damon or Royal more popular?

Royal is more popular, ranked #428 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Damon and Royal mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Royal means "kingly, of royal blood" (English origin).

Are Damon and Royal boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Royal is primarily a boy name.