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
"clay, mortal man"
Origin: Old English
Damion is more popular, ranked #2040 vs #2112 for Klay.
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Damion is more popular, ranked #2040 compared to Klay at #2112 in the United States.
Damion means "to tame, subdue" (Greek origin). Klay means "clay, mortal man" (Old English origin).
Damion is primarily a boy name. Klay is primarily a boy name.