Edward vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edward

Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Edward Rank #228

Damien Rank #345

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Edward or Damien more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Edward and Damien mean?

Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Edward and Damien boy or girl names?

Edward is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.