Damon vs Niko

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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Niko

Boy #344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Finnish Slavic Italian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#344
Total SSA Count
1,001
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Nik

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Popularity Comparison

Damon Rank #456
Niko Rank #344

Niko is more popular, ranked #344 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

Niko ___

  • Niko James
  • Niko Alexander
  • Niko Lennon
  • Niko Soren
  • Niko Elias
  • Niko Rex

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damon

Stefan Klaus Elena Nadia Logan

If you choose Niko

Theo Luca Zara Mila Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damon or Niko more popular?

Niko is more popular, ranked #344 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Damon and Niko mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Niko means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Damon and Niko boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Niko is primarily a boy name.

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