Damien vs Benson

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 #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

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Damien Rank #345

Benson Rank #436

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #436 for Benson.

Is Damien or Benson more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Benson at #436 in the United States.

What do Damien and Benson mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin).

Are Damien and Benson boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Benson is primarily a boy name.