Damian
Boy name · Greek · pronounced DAY-mee-un
Verified name
What does Damian mean?
To tame, conquer, subdue
Origin and language
Greek, Ancient Greek
Language family: Ancient Greek|English|Spanish
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 109 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 279 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Dame, Dami
Variant: Damien, Damianos
Related: Damien
Using Damian across cultures
Saint name widely used in English and Slavic languages.
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