Damon vs Saint

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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Saint

Boy #282 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

American Celebrity culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#282
Total SSA Count
1,195
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Saint

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Popularity Comparison

Damon Rank #456
Saint Rank #282

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 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

Saint ___

  • Saint James
  • Saint Michael
  • Saint Alexander
  • Saint John
  • Saint William
  • Saint Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Saint

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damon or Saint more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Damon and Saint mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Damon and Saint boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Saint is primarily a boy name.

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