Damien vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damien

Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Damien Rank #345

Rafael Rank #222

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Damien or Rafael more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Damien and Rafael mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Damien and Rafael boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.