What Does The Name Damon Mean?

Damon is usually a boy's name. It roots down to Greek origin and it literally means "one who tames, subdues". Its alternative forms are Daman, Damian and Daymon. It sounds very much like Damone, Damyon, Damion, Dameon, Damen, Daimon and Daemon.

Some of the notable people with the name Damon are Damon Albarn (British songwriter and musician), Matt Damon (film actor and screenwriter), Johnny Damon (Major League baseball player), S. Foster Damon (the American academic and poet) and William Damon (psychologist and educator). Apart from being a name it also stands as a name for a place, namely, Damon, Texas.