Damien vs Royal

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 #428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"kingly, of royal blood"

Origin: English

American English African-American

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Damien Rank #345

Royal Rank #428

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #428 for Royal.

Is Damien or Royal more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Royal at #428 in the United States.

What do Damien and Royal mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Royal means "kingly, of royal blood" (English origin).

Are Damien and Royal boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Royal is primarily a boy name.