Damien vs Ares

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damien

Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

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Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Damien Rank #345

Ares Rank #295

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Damien or Ares more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Damien and Ares mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin).

Are Damien and Ares boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Ares is primarily a boy name.