Damien vs Karson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damien

Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

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Damien Rank #345

Karson Rank #398

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #398 for Karson.

Is Damien or Karson more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Karson at #398 in the United States.

What do Damien and Karson mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Damien and Karson boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.