Damien vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damien

Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Damien Rank #345

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Damien or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Damien and Nicolas mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Damien and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.