What does the name Damien mean?

The name Damien means "To tame".

What is the origin of the name Damien?

Damien is a name of Greek origin.

In 2023, 999 babies were named Damien in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Damien is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 999 →

All-Time Total: 63,807

Peak Year: 2007

Damien is of Greek origin, derived from the name Damianos, meaning "to tame" or "subdue."

Boy names closely related to Damien

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Girl names closely related to Damien

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Names with similar meaning to Damien

Damian Damion Damon

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