Damon vs Jake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Damon Rank #456
Jake Rank #423

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #456 for Damon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damon ___

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

Jake ___

  • Jake Thomas
  • Jake Alexander
  • Jake Michael
  • Jake William
  • Jake Henry
  • Jake Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damon

Stefan Klaus Elena Nadia Logan

If you choose Jake

Jack Luke Max Emma Sophie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damon or Jake more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Damon and Jake mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Damon and Jake boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.

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