Damien vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damien

Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Damien Rank #345

Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Damien or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Damien and Max mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Damien and Max boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.