Damon Philips

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Damon Philips — Greek
51K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Damon Philips 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 Philips: Ambrose Philips (1674–1749), English poet Anton Philips (1874–1951), Dutch entrepreneur and co-founder of the Royal Philips Electronics; brother of Gerard Philips Bilal Philips (born 1946), Canadian Muslim teacher, speaker, and author Cyril Philips (1912-2005), British historian and academic director (SOAS) Edith Philips (1892–1983), American writer and educator Emo Philips (born 1956), American comedian Frits Philips (1905–2005), Dutch entrepreneur and co-founder of the Royal Philips Electronics company Sir George Philips, 1st Baronet (1766–1847), English Member of Parliament Sir George Phili. 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: Philips

English

Ambrose Philips (1674–1749), English poet Anton Philips (1874–1951), Dutch entrepreneur and co-founder of the Royal Philips Electronics; brother of Gerard Philips Bilal Philips (born 1946), Canadian Muslim teacher, speaker, and author Cyril Philips (1912-2005), British historian and academic director (SOAS) Edith Philips (1892–1983), American writer and educator Emo Philips (born 1956), American comedian Frits Philips (1905–2005), Dutch entrepreneur and co-founder of the Royal Philips Electronics company Sir George Philips, 1st Baronet (1766–1847), English Member of Parliament Sir George Phili.

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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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Numerology

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

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Philips?
The surname Philips originates from English. Ambrose Philips (1674–1749), English poet Anton Philips (1874–1951), Dutch entrepreneur and co-founder of the Royal Philips Electronics; brother of Gerard Philips Bilal Philips (born 1946), Canadian Muslim teacher, speaker, and author Cyril Philips (1912-2005), British historian and academic director (SOAS) Edith Philips (1892–1983), American writer and educator Emo Philips (born 1956), American comedian Frits Philips (1905–2005), Dutch entrepreneur and co-founder of the Royal Philips Electronics company Sir George Philips, 1st Baronet (1766–1847), English Member of Parliament Sir George Phili.
What are the origins of the name Damon Philips?
The name Damon Philips combines two different traditions: the first name Damon has Greek roots, while the surname Philips originates from English.
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