Dalton 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

Dalton Rank #433
Damien Rank #345

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #433 for Dalton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dalton ___

  • Dalton James
  • Dalton Lee
  • Dalton Ray
  • Dalton Thomas
  • Dalton Wayne
  • Dalton Scott

Damien ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dalton

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If you choose Damien

Sebastian Adrian Vivienne Celeste Julian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dalton or Damien more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Damien mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Dalton and Damien boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.

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