Dameon is an upbeat baby name for boys. It dates back to ancient Greece, formed from the title Damianos. In modern times, Dameon is only a top 12,000 option for boys.
Meaning of the name Dameon:
Greek: to tame, to subdue
Origin of the name Dameon:
Dameon is a spelling variation of Damian. Damian comes from the Greek Damianos, which draws inspiration from the word “damazo.” The name Damian became popular in the early Christian church because of a martyr from the fourth century. Saint Damian was the patron of physicians, helping to spread the title throughout Europe. This migration helped to form spelling variations like Dameon.
Symbolism of the name Dameon:
The baby name Dameon has the same meaning as the original, Damian. Damian comes from the Greek title Damianos, a play on the word “damazo.” “Damazo” translates to “to tame” or “to subdue” in English.
Style of the name Dameon:
Classical
Gender of the name Dameon:
Dameon is a youthful name for boys.
Pronunciation of the name Dameon:
DAY-mee-un
Number of syllables in the name Dameon:
Three
Emotion evoked from the name Dameon:
Dameon is a youthful and refined baby name. It is noble and upscale.
Alternative spellings for the name Dameon:
Nicknames for the name Dameon:
- Day
- Dame
- Damies
- Dames
- Damie
- Damy
Popularity of the name Dameon:
Dameon was first a top 1,000 baby name in 1972 at rank 930. It stayed on the top 1,000 list until 1980 at number 929. Dameon ranked highest in 1977 at rank 619. As of 2021, this baby name is just over a top 11,000 option at 11,014.
Related names for the name Dameon:
Great middle names for Dameon and their meanings:
- Eli (high, elevated)
- Gerard (brave spear, strong)
- Liam (strong-willed warrior)
- Niall (champion, passionate, cloud)
- Bradley (broad meadow)
- Connor (lover of hounds, wise)
- Nathaniel (God has given)
- Omar (flourishing, long-lived)
Famous people with the name Dameon:
- Dameon Clarke (actor, “Yu Yu Hakusho”)
Dameons in popular culture:
There are no fictional characters with the name Dameon.