Damaris

Meaning of Damaris

The name means 'calf' or 'heifer,' often associated with being gentle and submissive.

Damaris has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Damaris

After ranking as high as #603 in 2006, Damaris has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Damaris

• Damaris Lewis
  American model, actress, dancer
• Damaris Phillips
  Chef, Food Network TV personality
• Damaris Egurrola
  Spanish professional football player
• Damaris Cudworth Masham
  English philosopher, theologian, writer
• Damaris (Biblical figure)
  Athenian woman, convert of Paul

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Questions about the name Damaris

What does the name Damaris mean?

Damaris means the name means 'calf' or 'heifer,' often associated with being gentle and submissive, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Damaris a boy's or a girl's name?

Damaris is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Damaris?

Damaris did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Damaris most popular?

Damaris peaked at #603 in 2006.