Damien vs Brian

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 #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Damien Rank #345

Brian Rank #301

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Damien or Brian more popular?

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Damien and Brian mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin).

Are Damien and Brian boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Brian is primarily a boy name.