Damien vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damien

Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

French English American Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#345
Total SSA Count
999
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ao

Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Maori

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,516
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Damien Rank #345
Ao Rank #14,516

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #14516 for Ao.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damien or Ao more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Damien and Ao mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Damien and Ao boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.

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