Damien vs Marcus

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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Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman English German Scandinavian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#256
Total SSA Count
1,376
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Marc, Mark

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Popularity Comparison

Damien Rank #345
Marcus Rank #256

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 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

Marcus ___

  • Marcus James
  • Marcus Lee
  • Marcus Anthony
  • Marcus David
  • Marcus Thomas
  • Marcus Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damien

Sebastian Adrian Vivienne Celeste Julian

If you choose Marcus

Julius Claudia Octavia Darius Serena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damien or Marcus more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Damien and Marcus mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Damien and Marcus boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.

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