Stephen vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

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Stephen Rank #378

Damien Rank #345

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Damien more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Damien mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Stephen and Damien boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.