Abel vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Abel Rank #220

Damien Rank #345

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Abel or Damien more popular?

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Abel and Damien mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Abel and Damien boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.