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Daymond

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAY-mund /ˈdeɪ.mənd/High

Meaning: A modern blend/elaboration of Damon ('to tame') and Desmond ('from South Munster'); a Day- + -mond name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A Damon/Desmond blend: Daymond. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowGreek, Irish
MeaningA modern blend/elaboration of Damon ('to tame') and Desmond ('from South Munster'); a Day- + -mond name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6901 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1977
Total births (all-time)≈ 904

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197719172024

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

Daymond is a modern blend/elaboration of Damon, 'to tame', and Desmond, 'from South Munster' — a Day- + -mond name (routes layered, which we note). Popularized by the entrepreneur Daymond John. A crisp, modern name (said 'DAY-mund'; nickname Day).

In the U.S. it appears in records. Rare, a-Damon-and-Desmond blend at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Daymond blends Damon ('to tame') and Desmond ('from South Munster') as a modern Day- + -mond name — crisp and modern (popularized by entrepreneur Daymond John; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DAY-mund').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Daymond — blend; routes layered

Variations

DamondDaymonDesmond

Nicknames

Day

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Daymond mean?

Daymond blends Damon ('to tame') and Desmond ('from South Munster'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Daymond?

It's said DAY-mund /ˈdeɪ.mənd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Daymond a boy or girl name?

Daymond is a boy's name.

How popular is Daymond?

Daymond is a rare name in the U.S.

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