Damien vs Rylan

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 #372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land where rye grows"

Origin: Old English

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Damien Rank #345

Rylan Rank #372

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #372 for Rylan.

Is Damien or Rylan more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Rylan at #372 in the United States.

What do Damien and Rylan mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Rylan means "land where rye grows" (Old English origin).

Are Damien and Rylan boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Rylan is primarily a boy name.