Damien vs Julius

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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Julius

Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman European American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
838
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jules, Jule

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Popularity Comparison

Damien Rank #345
Julius Rank #390

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #390 for Julius.

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

Julius ___

  • Julius Alexander
  • Julius Henry
  • Julius Thomas
  • Julius Edward
  • Julius Augustine
  • Julius Maximus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damien

Sebastian Adrian Vivienne Celeste Julian

If you choose Julius

Augustus Octavia Cecilia Leonardo Vivienne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damien or Julius more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Julius at #390 in the United States.

What do Damien and Julius mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are Damien and Julius boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Julius is primarily a boy name.

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