Frederick vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

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Frederick Rank #424

Damien Rank #345

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Frederick or Damien more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Damien mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Frederick and Damien boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.