Damion
Meaning
"to tame, subdue"
Origin: Greek
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,040
- Total SSA Count
- 74
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Dami, Dame
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"to tame, subdue"
Origin: Greek
"strength, powerful one"
Origin: African (Swahili/Yoruba)
Damion is more popular, ranked #2040 vs #2111 for Emari.
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Damion is more popular, ranked #2040 compared to Emari at #2111 in the United States.
Damion means "to tame, subdue" (Greek origin). Emari means "strength, powerful one" (African (Swahili/Yoruba) origin).
Damion is primarily a boy name. Emari is primarily a boy name.