Damien vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damien

Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Damien Rank #345

Alex Rank #205

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

Is Damien or Alex more popular?

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

What do Damien and Alex mean?

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

Are Damien and Alex boy or girl names?

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