Abraham vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abraham

Boy #204 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"father of many nations"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Muslim American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#204
Total SSA Count
1,729
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Abe, Bram, Ham

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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
Nicknames
Dami, Dame

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Popularity Comparison

Abraham Rank #204
Damien Rank #345

Abraham is more popular, ranked #204 vs #345 for Damien.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abraham ___

  • Abraham Isaac
  • Abraham James
  • Abraham Lee
  • Abraham Thomas
  • Abraham Lincoln
  • Abraham Samuel

Damien ___

  • Damien Scott
  • Damien James
  • Damien Alexandre
  • Damien Luc
  • Damien Reid
  • Damien Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abraham

Isaac Elijah Samuel Ruth Miriam

If you choose Damien

Sebastian Adrian Vivienne Celeste Julian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abraham or Damien more popular?

Abraham is more popular, ranked #204 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Abraham and Damien mean?

Abraham means "father of many nations" (Hebrew origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Abraham and Damien boy or girl names?

Abraham is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.

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