Jake vs Damon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Jake Rank #423

Damon Rank #456

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Jake or Damon more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Jake and Damon mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Jake and Damon boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.