Damien vs Jake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damien

Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Damien Rank #345

Jake Rank #423

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Damien or Jake more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Damien and Jake mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Damien and Jake boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.