Damon vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damon

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Damon Rank #456

Shane Rank #602

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Damon or Shane more popular?

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Damon and Shane mean?

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

Are Damon and Shane boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.