Damon Name Meaning
The name Damon comes from Greek Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Damon below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Damon Name Meaning
Greek Mythology, EnglishDerived from Greek δαμαζω (damazo) meaning "to tame". According to Greek legend, Damon and Pythias were friends who lived on Syracuse in the 4th century BC. When Pythias was sentenced to...
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