Damien vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damien

Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Damien Rank #345

Riley Rank #229

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Damien or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Damien and Riley mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Damien and Riley boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.