Damon vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damon

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Greek English American

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Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Damon Rank #456

Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Damon or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Damon and Wells mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Damon and Wells boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.