Damon vs Oliver

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
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damon

Stefan Klaus Elena Nadia Logan

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damon or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Damon and Oliver mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Damon and Oliver boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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