85
Health
57
Success
35
Cheerfulness
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
57
Morality
12▼
Health
85▲
Warmth
19
Cheerfulness
35
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
82♂
Damon Name Personality
Damon radiates confidence and vitality. This name evokes someone athletic, self-assured, and physically capable. With exceptionally strong health (85 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with strong success (57 on the 0-100+ research scale), Damon creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in trustworthiness (12 on the 0-100+ research scale), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic6.8
Mature6.6
Formal6.9
Upper Class7.2
Urban4.5
Wholesome4.7
Strong8.6
Refined5.5
Strange7.7
Simple5.1
Serious7.3
Nerdy6.4
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 244 ratings.
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Famous People Named Damon
- Matt DamonOscar-winning actor and screenwriter
- Damon WayansComedian and actor
- Damon AlbarnMusician, Blur and Gorillaz
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Frequently Asked Questions About Damon
What does the name Damon say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Damon scores highest in Health (85 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Morality (12 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in health and very low in morality.
Is Damon a boy name?▾
Damon is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (57), Warmth (19), Morality (12), Health (85), and Cheerfulness (35).
What is the Success rating for the name Damon?▾
Damon has a Success rating of 57 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Damon sound?▾
Damon has a Warmth rating of 19 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered very low. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Damon compare to other names?▾
Damon's strongest dimension is Health, at 85 on the 0-100+ research scale. The average score across all names is about 50, and standout names can exceed 100 because Name Halo preserves the original research scores. You can compare Damon with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Damon?▾
Notable people named Damon include Matt Damon, Damon Wayans and Damon Albarn. Name Halo lists 3 famous Damons with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores use the original 0-100+ research scale: average is about 50, scores above 70 are very high, and standout names can exceed 100.
Name perceptions vary by culture, region, and individual experience. These scores reflect US-based perceptions and may differ in other countries. Ratings are for informational and entertainment purposes.