Paul vs Damon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Paul Rank #264

Damon Rank #456

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Paul or Damon more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Paul and Damon mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Paul and Damon boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.