Richard vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Damien Rank #345

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Richard or Damien more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Richard and Damien mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Damien boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.