Ronan vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ronan

Boy #257 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little seal"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish Celtic English

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

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Ronan Rank #257

Damien Rank #345

Ronan is more popular, ranked #257 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Ronan or Damien more popular?

Ronan is more popular, ranked #257 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Ronan and Damien mean?

Ronan means "little seal" (Old Irish origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Ronan and Damien boy or girl names?

Ronan is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.