Jake vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Jake Rank #423

Damien Rank #345

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Jake or Damien more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Jake and Damien mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Jake and Damien boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.