Patrick vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Damien Rank #345

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Patrick or Damien more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Damien mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Patrick and Damien boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.