Damon vs Shepherd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damon

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Damon Rank #456

Shepherd Rank #311

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Damon or Shepherd more popular?

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Damon and Shepherd mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Damon and Shepherd boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Shepherd is primarily a boy name.