Damien vs Bowen

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 #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

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Damien Rank #345

Bowen Rank #322

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Damien or Bowen more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Damien and Bowen mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are Damien and Bowen boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Bowen is primarily a boy name.