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At a Glance: Name: Damian – Meaning: to tame or subdue – Origin: Greek – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: DAY-mee-un
Damian is a boy's name from Greek origin, pronounced DAY-mee-un, meaning 'to tame or subdue.' You might associate it with the 1976 film The Omen and its ominous child character, but that's just how the movie used the name — it has nothing to do with what Damian actually means. It's held steady over the decades as a timeless, classic pick.
Meaning & Origin of Damian
Meaning: To tame or subdue.
Origin: Greek.
A common claim: Because of the 1976 horror film The Omen, Damian is popularly associated with evil or 'the devil child.' Actually: That's just the film character's use of the name, not its meaning — Damian actually derives from Greek, meaning 'to tame or subdue.'
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Damian
Phonetic: DAY-mee-un IPA: /ˈdeɪmiən/
Popularity of Damian
SSA records for Damian stretch back to 1912, with the name hitting its peak at #98 in 2013 when 3,974 boys were given it. By 2024 it had settled to #110, given to 3,233 boys — a modest dip from its high point but still a name plenty of parents are choosing.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1912–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Damian mean?
To tame or subdue. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Damian)
How do you pronounce Damian?
Damian is pronounced DAY-mee-un (IPA: /ˈdeɪmiən/).
Is Damian a popular name right now?
Damian is near its all-time peak (#98 in 2013), ranked #110 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1912–2024.)
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