Damien vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damien

Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Damien Rank #345

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Damien or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Damien and Xander mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Damien and Xander boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.