Greek · Boy name
Damon
“to tame, subdue”
About the name Damon
Damon is a boy’s name derived from the Greek verb damazein, linked to damon, meaning ‘to tame’ or ‘subdue’. It is best known from the Greek legend of Damon and Pythias, a story of friendship in which Damon offered himself as a hostage for his friend, who had been condemned to death by Dionysius, the tyrant of Syracuse. Their loyalty moved Dionysius to pardon them. The name is used in English-speaking countries, and bearers include the actor Matt Damon, who carries it as a surname.
- Meaning
- to tame, subdue
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- DAY-mun(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Damon
- Damon James
- Damon Alexander
- Damon Michael
- Damon David
- Damon Joseph
Questions about Damon
- What does Damon mean?
- Damon is a Greek name meaning "to tame, subdue".
- How do you pronounce Damon?
- Damon is pronounced DAY-mun, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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