Damian vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damian

Boy #110 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"master, conqueror"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Polish French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#110
Total SSA Count
3,233
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dam, Dami

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#83
Total SSA Count
4,018
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jon, Johnny, Jonny

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Damian Rank #110
Jonathan Rank #83

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #110 for Damian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damian ___

  • Damian James
  • Damian Cole
  • Damian Xavier
  • Damian Michael
  • Damian Alexander
  • Damian Reid

Jonathan ___

  • Jonathan David
  • Jonathan Michael
  • Jonathan James
  • Jonathan Andrew
  • Jonathan Cole
  • Jonathan William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damian

Sebastian Dominic Serena Vivienne Adrian

If you choose Jonathan

David Matthew Nathaniel Elizabeth Abigail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damian or Jonathan more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Damian at #110 in the United States.

What do Damian and Jonathan mean?

Damian means "master, conqueror" (Greek origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Damian and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Damian is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.

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