Sonny vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sonny

Boy #336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son, young boy"

Origin: 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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Sonny Rank #336

Damien Rank #345

Sonny is more popular, ranked #336 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Sonny or Damien more popular?

Sonny is more popular, ranked #336 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Sonny and Damien mean?

Sonny means "son, young boy" (English origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Sonny and Damien boy or girl names?

Sonny is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.