Callan vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callan

Boy #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish 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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Callan Rank #242

Damien Rank #345

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Callan or Damien more popular?

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Callan and Damien mean?

Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Callan and Damien boy or girl names?

Callan is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.