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Daimon

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAY-mon /ˈdeɪ.mən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Damon — from the Greek daman, 'to tame/subdue'; also echoing daimon, 'a guiding/inner spirit'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: To tame; a guiding spirit: Daimon spells Damon. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA spelling of Damon — from the Greek daman, 'to tame/subdue'; also echoing daimon, 'a guiding/inner spirit'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5250 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 802

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319682025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Daimon is a spelling of Damon — from the Greek daman, 'to tame/subdue'; also echoing daimon, 'a guiding/inner spirit' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'DAY-mon').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Damon. Rare in this form, to-tame at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Damon comes from the Greek daman, 'to tame' (also echoing daimon, 'a guiding/inner spirit') — Daimon is a spelling, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DAY-mon').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Damon — routes layered

Variations

DamonDaemonDamion

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Damon— the standard spelling
Daemon— a kin spelling
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Dayton— a sound-neighbor Day- boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Daimon mean?

Daimon spells Damon — Greek 'to tame' (also 'a guiding spirit'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Daimon?

It's said DAY-mon /de.mn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Daimon a boy or girl name?

Daimon is a boy's name.

How popular is Daimon?

Daimon is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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