Allen vs Damon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#574
Total SSA Count
497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al

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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
Nicknames
Day, Daie, Damkins

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Popularity Comparison

Allen Rank #574
Damon Rank #456

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 vs #574 for Allen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Allen ___

  • Allen James
  • Allen Michael
  • Allen Robert
  • Allen Thomas
  • Allen Lee
  • Allen Wayne

Damon ___

  • Damon James
  • Damon Alexander
  • Damon Cole
  • Damon Reid
  • Damon Michael
  • Damon Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Allen

Brian Kevin Karen Susan David

If you choose Damon

Stefan Klaus Elena Nadia Logan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allen or Damon more popular?

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Damon mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Allen and Damon boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.

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