Edwin vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edwin

Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Edwin Rank #383

Damien Rank #345

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #383 for Edwin.

Is Edwin or Damien more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Edwin at #383 in the United States.

What do Edwin and Damien mean?

Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Edwin and Damien boy or girl names?

Edwin is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.