Alex vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Alex Rank #205

Damien Rank #345

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Alex or Damien more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Alex and Damien mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Alex and Damien boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.