Damon Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Damon Name at a Glance

Name	Damon
Meaning	Gentle. To tame. A variant of Damian. In Greek legend Damon was a loyal friend of Pythias. Famous bearer in modern times: American author Damon Runyon.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Damon Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Damon means “Gentle. To tame. A variant of Damian. In Greek legend Damon was a loyal friend of Pythias. Famous bearer in modern times: American author Damon Runyon”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Damon Name Origin

Our database records Damon under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Damon a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Damon is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Damon

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