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Damon name meaning
First Name
65k
in the U.S.
since 1880
65k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
8k
in the U.S.
in 2010
8k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Damon mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Damon
User Submitted Origins
Greek
47%
English
39%
Latin
5%
Native American
5%
Persian/Iranian
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- 2 people from the United Kingdom and Sweden agree the name Damon is of Latin origin and means "Loyal Friend".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Damon means "Loyal".
- A submission from India says the name Damon means "Warrior, soldier, brave" and is of Native American origin.
- According to a user from Connecticut, U.S., the name Damon is of Native American origin and means "Warrior".
- A user from South Africa says the name Damon is of Greek origin and means "Ultimate chad".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Damon is of Greek origin and means "Gentle".
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Damon means "Damon pronounces (daw mohn) in older forms of the Persian language (Farsi) means 'beam of light'. In noted poems, it's used to describe beams of light that creep through forest canopies onto the forest floor, and its a name given to the 'Spirit of the Forest'" and is of Persian / Iranian origin.
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- The friend of Phintias who pledged his life that Phintias would return (4th century BC)
Wiktionary
From Ancient Greek Δάμων (Dámōn), a name famous for the story of Damon and Pythias; derivative of δαμάζω (damázō, “to tame, subdue”).
- A male given name from Ancient Greek
- An English and Scottish patronymic surname.
Notable Persons Named Damon
Notable Persons Named Damon
Damon Albarn
Damon Albarn is a britpop, alternative rock, trip hop, electronic music, alternative hip hop, and world music musician. He was most active from 1988 to present. Damon was born on March 23rd, 1968 in Whitechapel, London, England.
Damon Wayans
Damon Wayans is an observational comedy, improvisational comedy, satire/political satire, improvisational theatre, and political satire comedian. Damon was given the name Damon Kyle Wayans on September 4th, 1960 in New York, New York, United States.
Damon Dash
Damon Dash is an actor, entrepreneurship, executive producer, and entrepreneur. He was most prominent from 1990 to present. Damon was born on May 3rd, 1971 in New York City.
Jr. Damon Wayans
Jr. Damon Wayans is an actor/comedian. They were most active from 1994 to present. Jr. was given the name Damon Kyle Wayans, Jr. by their parent Damon Wayans on November 18th, 1982 in Huntington, Vermont.
Damon Gupton
His ongoing career started in 1999. Damon was given the name Damon Jamal Gupton on January 4th, 1973 in Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Damon is also known as Gupton and Damon Jamal (full name).
Damon Hill
Damon Hill is a formula one racer.
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Notable Persons With the Last Name Damon
Notable Persons With the Last Name Damon
Matt Damon
Matt Damon is an actor and filmmaker. His most notable accomplishments were from 1988 to present. Matt was given the name Matthew Paige Damon on October 8th, 1970 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.
Johnny Damon
Johnny Damon is a baseball player. Johnny was born on November 5th, 1973 in Fort Riley.
Grey Damon
Grey Damon is an actor. He was most active from 2009 to present. Grey was born on September 24th, 1987 in Bloomington, Indiana, U.S.
Stuart Damon
Stuart was given the name Stuart Michael Zonis on February 5th, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Gabriel Damon
Gabriel Damon is an actor. His most notable accomplishments were from 1984 to 1984. Gabriel was born on April 23rd, 1976 in Reno, Nevada, U.S.
Arwa Damon
Arwa Damon is a journalist. Arwa was born on September 19th, 1977 in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Damon | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 76.06% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 13.54% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.27% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 4.62% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.73% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.78% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Damon
People with the last name Damon are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Damon
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