Zander vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Zander Rank #379

Damien Rank #345

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #379 for Zander.

Is Zander or Damien more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Zander at #379 in the United States.

What do Zander and Damien mean?

Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Zander and Damien boy or girl names?

Zander is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.