Preston vs Damon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Preston

Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Greek English American

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Preston Rank #330

Damon Rank #456

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Preston or Damon more popular?

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Preston and Damon mean?

Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin). Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Preston and Damon boy or girl names?

Preston is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.