Damien
DAM-yun
Average rank #455 across 5 of 7 countries
Etymology
Meaning & origin
French
form of Damian, meaning "From the Greek name Δαμιανος (Damianos) which was derived from Greek δαμαζω (damazo) "to tame". Saint Damian was martyred with his twin brother Cosmo in Syria early in the 4th century. They are the patron saints of physicians. Due to his renown, the name came into general use in Christian Europe. Another saint by this name was Peter Damian, an 11th-century cardinal and theologian from Italy."
Popularity
How popular is Damien?
🏴 England & Wales
#747
in 2024
🏴 Scotland
#441
in 2025
🇮🇪 Ireland
#468
in 2025
🇺🇸 USA
#352
in 2025
🇨🇦 Canada
#269
in 2024
Not in top rankings for: 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇳🇿 New Zealand
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