Saint vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saint

Boy #282 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

American Celebrity culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #282
Total SSA Count: 1,195
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Everett Rhett Marshall Declan

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Damien

Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

French English American Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #345
Total SSA Count: 999
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Damien Rank #345

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #345 for Damien.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Damien more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Saint and Damien mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Saint and Damien boy or girl names?

Saint is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.

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