Damon vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damon

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Damon Rank #456

Sean Rank #437

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Damon or Sean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Damon and Sean mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Damon and Sean boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.