Damon vs Scott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damon

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

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Damon Rank #456

Scott Rank #566

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Damon or Scott more popular?

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Damon and Scott mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Damon and Scott boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.