Damon vs Moses

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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Moses

Boy #506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"drawn out of water"

Origin: Hebrew via Egyptian

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American African-American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#506
Total SSA Count
603
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mose, Mo

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Popularity Comparison

Damon Rank #456
Moses Rank #506

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 vs #506 for Moses.

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

Moses ___

  • Moses James
  • Moses Elijah
  • Moses David
  • Moses Emmanuel
  • Moses Abraham
  • Moses Isaac

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damon

Stefan Klaus Elena Nadia Logan

If you choose Moses

Elijah Abraham Solomon Miriam Deborah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damon or Moses more popular?

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Moses at #506 in the United States.

What do Damon and Moses mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Moses means "drawn out of water" (Hebrew via Egyptian origin).

Are Damon and Moses boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Moses is primarily a boy name.

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