Daymond

Daymond is a masculine given name and occasional surname, primarily used in English-speaking countries. It is generally considered a variant of the name Damon, which derives from the ancient Greek name Damōn (Δάμων), associated with the verb damazō, meaning "to tame" or "to subdue." Variants and alternative spellings include Daymon and Dayman, and the name has been adopted in diverse communities as a modern or anglicized form.

As a given name, Daymond gained some public recognition through individuals in business and sports. Notable bearers include Daymond John (born 1969), an American entrepreneur and investor best known as the founder of the urban apparel brand FUBU and as a long-standing panelist on the television series Shark Tank; and Daymond Langkow (born 1976), a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played in the National Hockey League for multiple teams over a lengthy career.

Usage of Daymond has been relatively uncommon compared with its root form Damon, and it is more frequently encountered as a personal name than as a surname. The name is used without strong cultural or religious associations, appearing across varied social and geographic contexts. Its contemporary appeal often stems from the distinctive spelling and the phonetic similarity to Damon, while retaining the historical connotations of strength and self-control linked to its Greek origin.