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Karson vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karson

Boy #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

Cultural Roots

American English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#398
Total SSA Count
813
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Karson Rank #398
Damien Rank #345

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #398 for Karson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karson or Damien more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Karson at #398 in the United States.

What do Karson and Damien mean?

Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Karson and Damien boy or girl names?

Karson is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.

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