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Damascus

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Pronounced duh-MAS-kus /dəˈmæs.kəs/High

Meaning: From Damascus, the ancient Syrian city (of debated Aramaic origin), a place name resonant in the Bible (the road to Damascus). Used as a bold place-name; we note the biblical echo.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold place name: Damascus is the ancient city (said 'duh-MAS-kus'). Biblical and striking. We note the echo.
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Origin LowAramaic, Biblical
MeaningFrom Damascus, the ancient Syrian city (of debated Aramaic origin), a place name resonant in the Bible (the road to Damascus). Used as a bold place-name; we note the biblical echo.
U.S. rank (2024)#11190 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1981
Total births (all-time)≈ 129

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719672024

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

Damascus is one of the world's oldest cities, its name of debated Aramaic origin. As a given name it reads as a striking biblical place-name, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'duh-MAS-kus').

It appears only rarely as a given name. Rare, biblical, and striking.

Did you know? Damascus takes its name from the ancient Syrian city — famous in the Bible for the road to Damascus — a bold, resonant place-name whose earliest meaning is debated, which we note (said 'duh-MAS-kus').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Damascus — ancient city; biblical place-name; origin debated

Variations

DamascosDamascoDamask

Nicknames

DamCus

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Damascus mean?

Damascus is the name of the ancient Syrian city (of debated Aramaic origin), used as a biblical place-name. We note the echo.

How do you pronounce Damascus?

It's said duh-MAS-kus /dəˈmæs.kəs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Damascus a boy or girl name?

Damascus is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Damascus?

Damascus is a rare name in the U.S.

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