Damien vs Samson

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 #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Damien Rank #345

Samson Rank #523

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Damien or Samson more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Damien and Samson mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Damien and Samson boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.