Ace vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ace

Boy #165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"unity; the best; one"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#165
Total SSA Count
2,203
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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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

Ace Rank #165
Damien Rank #345

Ace is more popular, ranked #165 vs #345 for Damien.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ace ___

  • Ace James
  • Ace William
  • Ace Thomas
  • Ace Michael
  • Ace Henry
  • Ace Robert

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 Ace

Jett Knox Zara Cruz Mila

If you choose Damien

Sebastian Adrian Vivienne Celeste Julian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ace or Damien more popular?

Ace is more popular, ranked #165 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Ace and Damien mean?

Ace means "unity; the best; one" (Latin via Old French origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Ace and Damien boy or girl names?

Ace is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.

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