Damian

Meaning of Damian

The name Damian means 'to tame' or 'to subdue'. It suggests someone who is in control or has a calming influence.

Damian has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Damian

Damian has held fairly steady, sitting around #109 in 2025 after peaking at #98 in 2013.

Notable people named Damian

• Damian Lillard
  NBA basketball superstar
• Damian Lewis
  Award-winning British actor
• Damian Marley
  Grammy-winning reggae musician
• Damien Hirst
  Influential contemporary artist
• Damian Chazelle
  Oscar-winning film director

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Questions about the name Damian

What does the name Damian mean?

Damian means the name damian means 'to tame' or 'to subdue'. it suggests someone who is in control or has a calming influence, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Damian a boy's or a girl's name?

Damian is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Damian?

In 2025, Damian ranked #109 for boys, up from #110 the year before.

When was Damian most popular?

Damian peaked at #98 in 2013.