Damien vs Rome

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damien

Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

French English American Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#345
Total SSA Count
999
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Rome

Boy #454 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Rome, the Eternal City"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian American Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#454
Total SSA Count
688
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Damien Rank #345
Rome Rank #454

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #454 for Rome.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damien or Rome more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Rome at #454 in the United States.

What do Damien and Rome mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Rome means "from Rome, the Eternal City" (Latin origin).

Are Damien and Rome boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Rome is primarily a boy name.

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