Brandon 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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Brandon Rank #230
Damien Rank #345

Brandon is more popular, ranked #230 vs #345 for Damien.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brandon ___

  • Brandon James
  • Brandon Lee
  • Brandon Scott
  • Brandon Michael
  • Brandon Tyler
  • Brandon Cole

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 Brandon

Tyler Taylor Jordan Ashley Cody

If you choose Damien

Sebastian Adrian Vivienne Celeste Julian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brandon or Damien more popular?

Brandon is more popular, ranked #230 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Brandon and Damien mean?

Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Brandon and Damien boy or girl names?

Brandon is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.

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