Paul vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Paul Rank #264

Damien Rank #345

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Paul or Damien more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Paul and Damien mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Paul and Damien boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.