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Damon

Boy name · 248 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Damon: 248 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 16 births in 1988.

Of Greek origin, Damon comes from the ancient name Damōn, a short form of Damatros, meaning "to tame" or "subdue," and is also linked to the Greek word daimon, meaning "spirit" or "divine power." In classical mythology, Damon was the devoted friend of Pythias, whose story of loyalty and sacrifice became a byword for true friendship. The name gained modern recognition through actor Matt Damon, whose surname shares the same root, and through the brooding vampire Damon Salvatore from the TV series *The Vampire Diaries*. While no major places bear the name directly, the Greek island of Delos shares the same root as daimon, connecting to the idea of divine presence. A notable variant is the Irish Dáimhín, though Damon remains the more familiar form in Scotland.