Jared vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jared

Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

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Jared Rank #394

Damien Rank #345

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #394 for Jared.

Is Jared or Damien more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Jared at #394 in the United States.

What do Jared and Damien mean?

Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Jared and Damien boy or girl names?

Jared is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.