Damien vs Kylan

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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Kylan

Boy #533 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#533
Total SSA Count
558
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ky

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Damien Rank #345
Kylan Rank #533

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #533 for Kylan.

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

Kylan ___

  • Kylan James
  • Kylan Lee
  • Kylan Blake
  • Kylan Reed
  • Kylan Cole
  • Kylan Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damien

Sebastian Adrian Vivienne Celeste Julian

If you choose Kylan

Kaylee Dylan Brennan Piper Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damien or Kylan more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Kylan at #533 in the United States.

What do Damien and Kylan mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Kylan means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Damien and Kylan boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Kylan is primarily a boy name.

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