Damian
3 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Modern American ◈ 3 syllables
"To tame, subdue"

From Modern American

Damian means to tame or subdue — from the Greek Damianos. Saint Damian is the patron saint of physicians, paired with his twin brother Cosmas. The Omen's Damien Thorn gave the name a horror-film frisson that parents have mostly overcome. Damian Lillard is one of basketball's most clutch players. Damien Hirst is art's most provocative figure. The name carries healing, horror, and buzzer-beaters.

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Damian at a glance
MeaningTo tame, subdue
OriginModern American
GenderMale
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#113
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Why parents love Damian
  • Saint Damian is the patron saint of doctors — healing heritage.
  • Damian Lillard is one of the most clutch athletes alive.
  • Three syllables with a strong, edgy sound: DAY-mee-an.
  • The meaning to tame is powerful and controlled.
  • The Omen association has faded — the name has been reclaimed.
The vibe of Damian
tamerphysician-saintOmenLillardedgyhealingclutchprovocative
Origin & history of Damian
Greek Damianos (to tame/subdue) Latin Damianus English Damian
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Modern American roots
Damian comes from the Greek Damianos, meaning to tame or subdue. Saints Cosmas and Damian (3rd century) were twin brothers who practised medicine without payment — they are the patron saints of physicians. The Omen (1976) featured Damien Thorn as the Antichrist, temporarily giving the name a dark association. Damian Lillard is one of the NBA's greatest clutch players. Damien Hirst is contemporary art's most controversial figure. The name has been in the US top 100.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: 3rd century — Saints Cosmas and Damian were twin brothers and patron saints of physicians.
3
Today
Damian remains a beloved choice, ranking #113 in the US. 107,019 babies have been named Damian since 1912.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
How popular is Damian?
2013 peak year
Today, Damian ranks around #113 in the United States, with roughly 3,382 new arrivals per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2013, 3,974 babies were given the name (ranked #98 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2010s. Damian's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 107,019 babies have been registered as Damian since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
3,974 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #98)
3,382 Avg. per year
(last decade)
33,820 Total registrations
last 10 years
107,019 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #113) Very popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Damian
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.

Damian's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — seeking to tame chaos. People named Damian tend to be intense, controlled, and capable of mastering difficult situations.

Masters chaos
Intense control
Healing intensity
Clutch under pressure
Tames the untameable
D4
A1
M4
I9
A1
N5
Sum: 24 → Life path 6
Personality of Damian
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Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
🏡
Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
🌸
Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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