Damien vs Zander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damien

Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Damien Rank #345

Zander Rank #379

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #379 for Zander.

Is Damien or Zander more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Zander at #379 in the United States.

What do Damien and Zander mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Damien and Zander boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Zander is primarily a boy name.