Damian

DAY-mee-un

Greek

"to tame, subdue"

Damian Origin and Meaning

The name Damian is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "to tame, subdue".

Damian has sidestepped its demonic horror movie overtones, leaving a basically friendly and charming Irish image. A well-used upper-class name in England, it is growing in popularity here.

There are several saints by this name, including an early one who was a renowned healer.

Damian Lewis is a British actor, the star of Homeland and now Billions, Damian Marley, youngest son of Bob Marley, is a Grammy-winning reggae artist in his own right.

The French spelling Damien is another option.

Damian Popularity

• 110 US 2020
• 234 Nameberry 2021
• 97 Future 2028
• 273 England 2020
• 89 Germany 2018
• 115 Netherlands 2015
• 100 Switzerland 2020
• 77 Poland 2020