Damaso
Meaningtamer · Greek
Damaso is a Mexican boy name meaning “tamer”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- GenerationDamaso peaked in 1966, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Damaso you'd meet today is about 59 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Damasos too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Damaso would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 344,828 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryDamaso first shows up in US birth records in 1953, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 72 years since.
US births per million boys, 1953–2025
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About the name Damaso
Damaso is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “tamer”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1960s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
Questions about the name Damaso
What does the name Damaso mean?
Damaso means “tamer” and comes from Greek.
What is the origin of the name Damaso?
Damaso is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).
Is Damaso a boy or girl name?
Damaso is a boy name. In 2025, 5 US boys were named Damaso.
How popular is the name Damaso?
Damaso ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1966, when it reached #2,784.
What should I know before naming my baby Damaso?
Damaso is a Mexican boy name meaning “tamer”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.