Benson vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benson

Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

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Benson Rank #436

Damien Rank #345

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #436 for Benson.

Is Benson or Damien more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Benson at #436 in the United States.

What do Benson and Damien mean?

Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Benson and Damien boy or girl names?

Benson is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.