Simon vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Simon Rank #251

Damien Rank #345

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Simon or Damien more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Simon and Damien mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Simon and Damien boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.