Jay vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Jay Rank #397

Damien Rank #345

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Damien more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Damien mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Jay and Damien boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.