Damon vs Maximus

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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Maximus

Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Roman American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#331
Total SSA Count
1,043
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Max, Maxi

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Damon Rank #456
Maximus Rank #331

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 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

Maximus ___

  • Maximus James
  • Maximus Alexander
  • Maximus Cole
  • Maximus Reid
  • Maximus Kai

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damon

Stefan Klaus Elena Nadia Logan

If you choose Maximus

Augustus Aurelius Julius Octavia Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damon or Maximus more popular?

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Damon and Maximus mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Maximus means "greatest, largest" (Latin origin).

Are Damon and Maximus boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Maximus is primarily a boy name.

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