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Damion

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAY-mee-uhn /ˈdeɪ.mi.ən/Medium

Meaning: To tameMedium

In 30 seconds: Damion is an English form rooted in the idea 'to tame', linked to the older Greek names Damianos and Damasos.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningTo tame
U.S. rank (2025)#2265 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births62 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 16,887

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219572025

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

Damion is a spelling of the name whose meaning traces to the sense 'to tame', running back through forms like Damianos and Damianus to the Greek root behind Damasos and Damasus. The -ion ending gives it a softened, modern look while keeping the old taming sense. It belongs to a long, well-traveled family of Damian-type names.

This spelling leans on the smooth da-mi-on flow rather than the sharper Damian. Actors Damian Lewis, of Homeland and Band of Brothers, and Hong Kong's Damian Lau carry the closely related Damian form.

Did you know? Damion is a spelling variant of Damian, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'to tame' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Damion — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

DamasosDamasusDamianosDamianusDamyan

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Damian Lewis (1971–present)
    British actor known for Band of Brothers, Homeland (Emmy Award) and Billions.
  • ★Damian Lau (1949–present)
    Hong Kong film and television actor, producer and director known for wuxia roles.

If you like Damion…

Damian— Closest mainstream form, the spelling carried by bearers like Damian Lewis.
Jonathon— another English name
Everson— lands in the same popularity range
Garrison— echoes that soft -on sound
Addison— a similarly popular pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Damion mean?

Damion is usually explained as meaning 'to tame' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Damion?

It's commonly said DAY-mee-uhn /ˈdeɪ.mi.ən/.

Is Damion a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Damion is used as a boy name.

How popular is Damion?

In 2024, Damion ranked #2040 in the U.S. for boys, with 74 births recorded.

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