Damien vs Sean

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 #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Damien Rank #345

Sean Rank #437

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Damien or Sean more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Damien and Sean mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Damien and Sean boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.