Damon vs Jensen

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

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Jensen

Boy #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#328
Total SSA Count
1,054
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jen, Jens

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Popularity Comparison

Damon Rank #456
Jensen Rank #328

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 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

Jensen ___

  • Jensen Cole
  • Jensen Blake
  • Jensen Reid
  • Jensen Thomas
  • Jensen Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damon

Stefan Klaus Elena Nadia Logan

If you choose Jensen

Lars Soren Ingrid Astrid Henrik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damon or Jensen more popular?

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Damon and Jensen mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Damon and Jensen boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Jensen is primarily a boy name.

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