Damon vs Porter

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
Porter Rank #616

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 vs #616 for Porter.

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

Porter ___

  • Porter James
  • Porter William
  • Porter Henry
  • Porter Lee
  • Porter Reid
  • Porter Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damon

Stefan Klaus Elena Nadia Logan

If you choose Porter

Archer Cooper Fletcher Hazel Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damon or Porter more popular?

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Damon and Porter mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Damon and Porter boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.

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