Damien vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damien

Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Damien Rank #345

Cole Rank #162

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Damien or Cole more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Damien and Cole mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Damien and Cole boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.