Damien vs Jeremy

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
Jeremy Rank #266

Jeremy is more popular, ranked #266 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

Jeremy ___

  • Jeremy James
  • Jeremy Cole
  • Jeremy Thomas
  • Jeremy Reid
  • Jeremy Scott
  • Jeremy Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damien

Sebastian Adrian Vivienne Celeste Julian

If you choose Jeremy

Joshua Jacob Hannah Jessica Caleb

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damien or Jeremy more popular?

Jeremy is more popular, ranked #266 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Damien and Jeremy mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Jeremy means "God will raise up" (Hebrew origin).

Are Damien and Jeremy boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Jeremy is primarily a boy name.

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