Damien vs Sonny

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 #336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son, young boy"

Origin: English

American English Italian-American

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Damien Rank #345

Sonny Rank #336

Sonny is more popular, ranked #336 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Damien or Sonny more popular?

Sonny is more popular, ranked #336 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Damien and Sonny mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Sonny means "son, young boy" (English origin).

Are Damien and Sonny boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Sonny is primarily a boy name.