Bowen vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Bowen Rank #322
Damien Rank #345

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #345 for Damien.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bowen ___

  • Bowen James
  • Bowen Lee
  • Bowen Grey
  • Bowen Reid
  • Bowen Cole
  • Bowen Thomas

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 Bowen

Owen Rowan Finley Emrys Seren

If you choose Damien

Sebastian Adrian Vivienne Celeste Julian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bowen or Damien more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Damien mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Bowen and Damien boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.

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