King vs Damon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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King Rank #343

Damon Rank #456

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #456 for Damon.

Is King or Damon more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do King and Damon mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are King and Damon boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.