Damien vs Elliot

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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Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#150
Total SSA Count
2,370
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, El

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Popularity Comparison

Damien Rank #345
Elliot Rank #150

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 vs #345 for Damien.

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

Elliot ___

  • Elliot James
  • Elliot Thomas
  • Elliot Gray
  • Elliot Reed
  • Elliot Cole
  • Elliot Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damien

Sebastian Adrian Vivienne Celeste Julian

If you choose Elliot

Oliver Jasper Nora Phoebe Emmett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damien or Elliot more popular?

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Damien and Elliot mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Damien and Elliot boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Elliot is primarily a boy name.

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