Damien vs Roy

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 #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Damien Rank #345

Roy Rank #542

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Damien or Roy more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Damien and Roy mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Damien and Roy boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.