Damon vs Wade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damon

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Damon Rank #456

Wade Rank #341

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Damon or Wade more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Damon and Wade mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Damon and Wade boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.