Jared vs Damon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jared

Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Greek English American

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Jared Rank #394

Damon Rank #456

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Jared or Damon more popular?

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Jared and Damon mean?

Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin). Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Jared and Damon boy or girl names?

Jared is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.