Damon vs Leandro

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
Leandro Rank #500

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 vs #500 for Leandro.

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

Leandro ___

  • Leandro Miguel
  • Leandro Antonio
  • Leandro Rafael
  • Leandro Sebastian
  • Leandro Mateo
  • Leandro Gabriel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damon

Stefan Klaus Elena Nadia Logan

If you choose Leandro

Valentina Isabella Sofia Mateo Rafael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damon or Leandro more popular?

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Leandro at #500 in the United States.

What do Damon and Leandro mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Leandro means "lion man" (Greek origin).

Are Damon and Leandro boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Leandro is primarily a boy name.

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