Damien vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damien

Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Damien Rank #345

Frederick Rank #424

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Damien or Frederick more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Damien and Frederick mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Damien and Frederick boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.