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Damian

Meaning: to tame · Origin: Greek · Gender: usually a boy's name

Origin & history

From Greek damazo, 'to tame'. Saints Cosmas and Damian were 4th-century healers.

Famous people named Damian

Damian Lewis (actor)
Damian Marley (musician)

Nicknames

Dame, Dami

Variants & related names

Damien, Damiano, Damián

Damian name art

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FAQ

What does the name Damian mean?

Damian means “to tame”. It comes from Greek.

Is Damian a popular name?

Yes — Damian has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Damian?

Dame, Dami.

What are other forms of Damian?

Damien, Damiano, Damián.

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Andrew · Angel · Nicholas · Jace · Jason · George

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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.