Nehemiah vs Damon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nehemiah

Boy #427 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"comforted by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English African-American 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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Nehemiah Rank #427

Damon Rank #456

Nehemiah is more popular, ranked #427 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Nehemiah or Damon more popular?

Nehemiah is more popular, ranked #427 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Nehemiah and Damon mean?

Nehemiah means "comforted by God" (Hebrew origin). Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Nehemiah and Damon boy or girl names?

Nehemiah is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.