Damon vs Johnathan

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
Johnathan Rank #518

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 vs #518 for Johnathan.

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

Johnathan ___

  • Johnathan James
  • Johnathan Michael
  • Johnathan David
  • Johnathan Thomas
  • Johnathan Lee
  • Johnathan William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damon

Stefan Klaus Elena Nadia Logan

If you choose Johnathan

Matthew Nathaniel Elizabeth Katherine Joshua

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damon or Johnathan more popular?

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Johnathan at #518 in the United States.

What do Damon and Johnathan mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Johnathan means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Damon and Johnathan boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Johnathan is primarily a boy name.

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