Damien vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damien

Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

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Damien Rank #345

Rio Rank #517

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Damien or Rio more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Damien and Rio mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Damien and Rio boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.