Damien vs Ledger

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
Ledger Rank #503

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #503 for Ledger.

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

Ledger ___

  • Ledger James
  • Ledger Cole
  • Ledger River
  • Ledger Gray
  • Ledger Reid
  • Ledger Stone

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damien or Ledger more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Ledger at #503 in the United States.

What do Damien and Ledger mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Ledger means "record keeper" (Middle English origin).

Are Damien and Ledger boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Ledger is primarily a boy name.

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