Damian vs Jose

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
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Jose

Boy #91 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#91
Total SSA Count
3,768
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pepe, Che, Joe

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Damian Rank #110
Jose Rank #91

Jose is more popular, ranked #91 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

Jose ___

  • Jose Luis
  • Jose Antonio
  • Jose Miguel
  • Jose Angel
  • Jose Carlos
  • Jose Manuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damian

Sebastian Dominic Serena Vivienne Adrian

If you choose Jose

Maria Carmen Luis Carlos Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damian or Jose more popular?

Jose is more popular, ranked #91 compared to Damian at #110 in the United States.

What do Damian and Jose mean?

Damian means "master, conqueror" (Greek origin). Jose means "God will increase" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Damian and Jose boy or girl names?

Damian is primarily a boy name. Jose is primarily a boy name.

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