Damien vs Bo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damien

Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

✓ All Clear

Boy #452 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to live, to dwell"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian American Chinese

24 High Risk

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Damien Rank #345

Bo Rank #452

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #452 for Bo.

Is Damien or Bo more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Bo at #452 in the United States.

What do Damien and Bo mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin).

Are Damien and Bo boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Bo is primarily a boy name.