Damian
Greek boy's name meaning “to tame; subdue”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Greek
- Meaning
- to tame; subdue
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #108
- Born in 2023
- 3,291
Meaning & origin
Damian comes from the Greek Damianos, from daman, 'to tame' or 'subdue'. Saint Damian was a healer.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Damian ranked #108 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 3,291 US boys were given the name Damian.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #98 in 2013
“Unranked” means Damian was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Variants
Damien
Damian: frequently asked questions
What does the name Damian mean?
Damian is a Greek name meaning "to tame; subdue". Damian comes from the Greek Damianos, from daman, 'to tame' or 'subdue'. Saint Damian was a healer.
Where does the name Damian come from?
Damian is of Greek origin. Damian comes from the Greek Damianos, from daman, 'to tame' or 'subdue'. Saint Damian was a healer.
Is Damian a boy or a girl name?
Damian is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Damian?
In 2023, 3,291 US boys were given the name Damian.
Is Damian a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Damian ranked #108 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.