Meanings
proper noun
- A male given name from Ancient Greek.
- A male given name from Albanian.
- An English and Scottish surname originating as a patronymic.
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Origin
- Ancient GreekΔάμων
- EnglishDamon
From Ancient Greek Δάμων (Dámōn), a name famous for the story of Damon and Pythias; derivative of δαμάζω (damázō, “to tame, subdue”).
More words from Ancient Greek
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Rhymes with Damon
daemonBremenshamanlaymancaimanforamenstamenNemangravamenflamenflehmenGrand CaymanLittle Caymanneuroforamenrepresentamen
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Cite this entry
APA
Damon. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Damon
MLA
“Damon.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Damon. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Damon,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Damon.
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