Rylan vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rylan

Boy #372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land where rye grows"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

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Rylan Rank #372

Damien Rank #345

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #372 for Rylan.

Is Rylan or Damien more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Rylan at #372 in the United States.

What do Rylan and Damien mean?

Rylan means "land where rye grows" (Old English origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Rylan and Damien boy or girl names?

Rylan is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.