Damian vs Julian

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

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Julian

Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

Cultural Roots

Latin English German Spanish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30
Total SSA Count
7,368
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jules, Juli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Damian Rank #110
Julian Rank #30

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 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

Julian ___

  • Julian James
  • Julian Alexander
  • Julian Michael
  • Julian Thomas
  • Julian Charles
  • Julian Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damian

Sebastian Dominic Serena Vivienne Adrian

If you choose Julian

Sebastian Sophia Adrian Vivienne Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damian or Julian more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Damian at #110 in the United States.

What do Damian and Julian mean?

Damian means "master, conqueror" (Greek origin). Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin).

Are Damian and Julian boy or girl names?

Damian is primarily a boy name. Julian is primarily a boy name.

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