Damien vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damien

Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Damien Rank #345

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Damien or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Damien and King mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Damien and King boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.