Damien vs Malcolm

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
Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 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

Malcolm ___

  • Malcolm James
  • Malcolm Alexander
  • Malcolm David
  • Malcolm Thomas
  • Malcolm Xavier
  • Malcolm Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damien

Sebastian Adrian Vivienne Celeste Julian

If you choose Malcolm

Duncan Angus Fiona Callum Isla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damien or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Damien and Malcolm mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Damien and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.

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