Damien vs Ari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damien

Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

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Damien Rank #345

Ari Rank #400

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #400 for Ari.

Is Damien or Ari more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Ari at #400 in the United States.

What do Damien and Ari mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Damien and Ari boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Ari is primarily a boy name.