Damien vs Joel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damien

Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Damien Rank #345

Joel Rank #219

Joel is more popular, ranked #219 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Damien or Joel more popular?

Joel is more popular, ranked #219 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Damien and Joel mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Joel means "Yahweh is God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Damien and Joel boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Joel is primarily a boy name.