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Dameon

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAY-mee-un /ˈdeɪ.mi.ən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Damien/Damon — from Greek damazo, 'to tame; to subdue'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: To tame; to subdue: Dameon spells Damien/Damon. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA spelling of Damien/Damon — from Greek damazo, 'to tame; to subdue'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7322 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1977

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,241

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Dameon is a spelling of Damien/Damon — from Greek damazo, 'to tame; to subdue' (St. Damian, a healer; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'DAY-mee-un').

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

Did you know? Damien and Damon come from Greek damazo, 'to tame; to subdue' — Dameon is a spelling, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DAY-mee-un').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Damien — routes layered

Variations

DamienDamionDamon

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Damion— a kin spelling

Damon— a fellow form

Damen— another spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dameon mean?

Dameon spells Damien/Damon — Greek 'to tame; to subdue'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Dameon?

It's said DAY-mee-un /ˈdeɪ.mi.ən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dameon a boy or girl name?

Dameon is a boy's name.

How popular is Dameon?

Dameon is a rare spelling in the U.S.