Damien vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damien

Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

✓ All Clear

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Damien Rank #345

Patrick Rank #221

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Damien or Patrick more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Damien and Patrick mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Damien and Patrick boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.