Damien vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damien

Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Damien Rank #345

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Damien or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Damien and Eric mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Damien and Eric boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.