Angelo vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Angelo

Boy #286 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"angel; messenger of God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Greek Filipino American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#286
Total SSA Count
1,170
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Angel, Ange, Gelo

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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

Angelo Rank #286
Damien Rank #345

Angelo is more popular, ranked #286 vs #345 for Damien.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Angelo ___

  • Angelo James
  • Angelo Michael
  • Angelo Dominic
  • Angelo Vincent
  • Angelo Marco
  • Angelo Leo

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 Angelo

Marco Luca Gianna Sofia Matteo

If you choose Damien

Sebastian Adrian Vivienne Celeste Julian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Angelo or Damien more popular?

Angelo is more popular, ranked #286 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Angelo and Damien mean?

Angelo means "angel; messenger of God" (Greek origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Angelo and Damien boy or girl names?

Angelo is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.

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