Damien vs Jaxson

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Damien Rank #345
Jaxson Rank #171

Jaxson is more popular, ranked #171 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

Jaxson ___

  • Jaxson Cole
  • Jaxson James
  • Jaxson Lee
  • Jaxson Reid
  • Jaxson Miles
  • Jaxson Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Damien

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If you choose Jaxson

Brody Lyla Sadie Hudson Brayden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damien or Jaxson more popular?

Jaxson is more popular, ranked #171 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Damien and Jaxson mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Jaxson means "son of Jack" (Old English origin).

Are Damien and Jaxson boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Jaxson is primarily a boy name.

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