Damien vs Clay

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 #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Damien Rank #345

Clay Rank #544

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Damien or Clay more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Damien and Clay mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Damien and Clay boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.