Damien vs Reed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damien

Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

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Damien Rank #345

Reed Rank #422

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Damien or Reed more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Damien and Reed mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Damien and Reed boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.