Damien vs Zayden

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
Zayden Rank #202

Zayden is more popular, ranked #202 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

Zayden ___

  • Zayden James
  • Zayden Alexander
  • Zayden Michael
  • Zayden Lee
  • Zayden Blake
  • Zayden Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damien or Zayden more popular?

Zayden is more popular, ranked #202 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Damien and Zayden mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Zayden means "modern coined name" (American English origin).

Are Damien and Zayden boy or girl names?

Damien is primarily a boy name. Zayden is primarily a boy name.

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