Saint vs Damon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saint

Boy #282 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

American Celebrity culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#282
Total SSA Count
1,195
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Damon

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#456
Total SSA Count
686
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282
Damon Rank #456

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #456 for Damon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Damon more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Saint and Damon mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Saint and Damon boy or girl names?

Saint is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.

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