Damein vs Melisa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damein

Boy #39,785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to tame, subdue"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39,785
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dae, Dame

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Damein Rank #39,785
Melisa Rank #3,053

Melisa is more popular, ranked #3053 vs #39785 for Damein.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damein ___

  • Damein Michael
  • Damein James
  • Damein Lee
  • Damein Thomas
  • Damein Ryan
  • Damein Scott

Melisa ___

  • Melisa Ann
  • Melisa Grace
  • Melisa Rose
  • Melisa Marie
  • Melisa Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damein

Dorian Tristan Sebastian Zara Lyra

If you choose Melisa

Jessica Stephanie Christina Michael David

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damein or Melisa more popular?

Melisa is more popular, ranked #3053 compared to Damein at #39785 in the United States.

What do Damein and Melisa mean?

Damein means "to tame, subdue" (Greek origin). Melisa means "sweet as honey" (Greek origin).

Are Damein and Melisa boy or girl names?

Damein is primarily a boy name. Melisa is primarily a girl name.

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