Eric vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Eric Rank #252

Damien Rank #345

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Eric or Damien more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Eric and Damien mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Eric and Damien boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.