Damon Canas

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Damon Canas — Greek
51K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Damon Canas is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Damon is a masculine given name of Greek origin. Damon is a masculine given name. It is the English form of the Greek masculine name Δάμων Damōn, derived from δαμάζειν damazein, meaning "to overpower, tame, subdue, conquer". Damon of Athens, 5th century BC Athenian musicologist Damon of Thessalonica, 2nd century BC Macedonian statesman Damon Albarn (born 1968), British songwriter and musician Damon Allen (born 1963), American football player Damon Amendolara, American sports radio host Damon Arnette (born 1996), American football player Damon Bailey (born 1971), American basketball player and coach Damon Beesley, English writer and televisio. The surname Canas: Alberto Cañas Escalante, Costa Rican politician Antonio José Cañas, Salvadoran military officer, diplomat and politician Carlos Cañas, Salvadoran painter Guillermo Cañas, Argentinian professional tennis player Jorge Cañas, Salvadoran footballer José Cañas Ruiz-Herrera, Spanish footballer José María Cañas, Costa Rican military officer and politician José Marín Cañas, Costa Rican journalist and writer Juan José Cañas, co-author of the National Hymn of El Salvador Juan José Cañas Gutiérrez, former Spanish footballer Ricardo Moreno Cañas, Costa Rican politician Vicente Cañas, Spanish Christian mis. Damon is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 51K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Damon reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Damon

Greek

Damon is a masculine given name. It is the English form of the Greek masculine name Δάμων Damōn, derived from δαμάζειν damazein, meaning "to overpower, tame, subdue, conquer". Damon of Athens, 5th century BC Athenian musicologist Damon of Thessalonica, 2nd century BC Macedonian statesman Damon Albarn (born 1968), British songwriter and musician Damon Allen (born 1963), American football player Damon Amendolara, American sports radio host Damon Arnette (born 1996), American football player Damon Bailey (born 1971), American basketball player and coach Damon Beesley, English writer and televisio.

Surname: Canas

Spanish

Alberto Cañas Escalante, Costa Rican politician Antonio José Cañas, Salvadoran military officer, diplomat and politician Carlos Cañas, Salvadoran painter Guillermo Cañas, Argentinian professional tennis player Jorge Cañas, Salvadoran footballer José Cañas Ruiz-Herrera, Spanish footballer José María Cañas, Costa Rican military officer and politician José Marín Cañas, Costa Rican journalist and writer Juan José Cañas, co-author of the National Hymn of El Salvador Juan José Cañas Gutiérrez, former Spanish footballer Ricardo Moreno Cañas, Costa Rican politician Vicente Cañas, Spanish Christian mis.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Damon is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 11%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Damon by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Damon Canas

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Damon Canas:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

22
Personality Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Damon?
The first name Damon originates from Greek. Damon is a masculine given name. It is the English form of the Greek masculine name Δάμων Damōn, derived from δαμάζειν damazein, meaning "to overpower, tame, subdue, conquer". Damon of Athens, 5th century BC Athenian musicologist Damon of Thessalonica, 2nd century BC Macedonian statesman Damon Albarn (born 1968), British songwriter and musician Damon Allen (born 1963), American football player Damon Amendolara, American sports radio host Damon Arnette (born 1996), American football player Damon Bailey (born 1971), American basketball player and coach Damon Beesley, English writer and televisio.
When was Damon most popular?
The name Damon reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Canas?
The surname Canas originates from Spanish. Alberto Cañas Escalante, Costa Rican politician Antonio José Cañas, Salvadoran military officer, diplomat and politician Carlos Cañas, Salvadoran painter Guillermo Cañas, Argentinian professional tennis player Jorge Cañas, Salvadoran footballer José Cañas Ruiz-Herrera, Spanish footballer José María Cañas, Costa Rican military officer and politician José Marín Cañas, Costa Rican journalist and writer Juan José Cañas, co-author of the National Hymn of El Salvador Juan José Cañas Gutiérrez, former Spanish footballer Ricardo Moreno Cañas, Costa Rican politician Vicente Cañas, Spanish Christian mis.
What are the origins of the name Damon Canas?
The name Damon Canas combines two different traditions: the first name Damon has Greek roots, while the surname Canas originates from Spanish.
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