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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

1993
#252
1998
#207
2003
#163
2008
#133
2013
#98
2018
#109
2023
#108
2024
#110

“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.

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