Damon vs Samson

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 #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Damon Rank #456

Samson Rank #523

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Damon or Samson more popular?

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Damon and Samson mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Damon and Samson boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.