Boy Name · Greek Origin
Damion
Damion — a boy name from the Greek tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "To tame", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Damon is on your shortlist, Damion belongs in the same conversation.
Damion meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: To tame
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Damion to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Damion as D·A·M·I·O·N, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Damion is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Damion variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Damiona, Damione, Damiony, Damio.
- Nicknames: Dam and D.
- Middle names: Pair Damion with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Damion middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Damon, Dameon, Daymon, Dameion, Damian — full picks on the sibling names for Damion guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Damion? Browse our names like Damion guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Damion
What does the name Damion mean?
Damion means "To tame" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Damion?
Damion originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Damion?
Damion has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Damion a boy's or girl's name?
Damion is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Damion in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Damion sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Damion?
Names that share Damion's sound and style include Damon, Dameon, Daymon, Dameion, Damian.
What middle names pair well with Damion?
Good middle-name fits for Damion pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Damion is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Damion is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Damion?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Damion share its rhythm without rhyming — Damon, Dameon, Daymon all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.