Damien vs Edwin

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

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Edwin

Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#383
Total SSA Count
850
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Win

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Popularity Comparison

Damien Rank #345
Edwin Rank #383

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #383 for Edwin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damien ___

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

Edwin ___

  • Edwin James
  • Edwin Charles
  • Edwin Allen
  • Edwin Albert
  • Edwin Lee
  • Edwin Francis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damien

Sebastian Adrian Vivienne Celeste Julian

If you choose Edwin

Arthur Herbert Dorothy Mabel Florence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damien or Edwin more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Edwin at #383 in the United States.

What do Damien and Edwin mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Damien and Edwin boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.

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