Gunner vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gunner

Boy #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold warrior"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian American Norwegian Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#520
Total SSA Count
587
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Damien

Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

French English American Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#345
Total SSA Count
999
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gunner Rank #520
Damien Rank #345

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #520 for Gunner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gunner or Damien more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Gunner at #520 in the United States.

What do Gunner and Damien mean?

Gunner means "bold warrior" (Old Norse origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Gunner and Damien boy or girl names?

Gunner is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.

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