Damian name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 14th, 2023
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: Arabic, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, German, Polish, Russian, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Damian DAY-mee-un
Meaning: To Tame, Subdue and Tamer
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What does Damian mean?

The name Damian is of Greek origin and means "to tame, subdue".

The name Damian has been used since the early Christian era, when Saint Damian was martyred along with his twin brother Saint Cosmas.

The brothers were renowned healers and their story was widely circulated in the Christian world. As a result, the name Damian became associated with healing and charities.

In more recent years, the name Damian has been used in popular culture, such as in the 1992 blockbuster movie Bram Stoker's Dracula, where actor Gary Oldman played the vampiric title character.

There are many famous people who share the name Damian, including:
- Damien Hirst, British artist known for his controversial use of animals in his artworks
- Damian Lewis, English actor who has starred in films like Spielberg's War Horse and Steven Soderbergh's Ocean's Eleven
- Damian Marley, Jamaican reggae artist and son of Bob Marley
- Damian Lillard, American professional basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers

If you're looking for a strong and masculine name for your baby boy, look no further than Damian.

And with nicknames like Dami or Dams, there's sure to be a version of this name that everyone in the family can agree on. So if you're looking for a unique yet timeless baby name, consider Damian.

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How do I pronounce Damian?

The proper pronunciation of one syllabled Damian is DAY-mee-un. There should be emphasis on first DAY syllable while speaking. d(a)-mian is the different way(s) to pronounce the name.

Variants of Damian

Damianos, Damianus, Daeman, Damie, Damon, Daimen, Daemon

Nicknames for Damian

Check out these nickaname options for the baby name Damian:

Names that rhyme with Damian

How popular is the name Damian?

Damian is a popular name in United States given to over 86813 babies in 143 years. Currently the name is rising, in 2013, 3961 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 98th position.

Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 100 baby names 2 times A common name in England and Wales having over 2442 recievers in 23 years of usage. Currently the name is hotter than ever, the moniker grabbed the 277th spot and 180 baby boys were given the name.

Also, Damian is common in Ireland where over 3317 new-borns have been given the name since 1964. At the peak of its usage in 1969, the moniker grabbed the 46th spot and 168 baby boys were given the name.

Also, Damian is common in Switzerland where over 1567 new-borns have been given the name since 1998. At present the moniker is on a rise, in 2014, 114 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 66th position.

Also, Damian used to be a common name in Netherlands, first appeared in 2015 and over 669 babies have been given the name in 5 years. At its zenith in 2015,.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 5 years but it is still going strong. Also, Damian used to be a common name in New South Wales, first appeared in 1969 and over 1385 babies have been given the name in 13 years.

At its zenith in 1974,. After 13 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Damian is a familiar baby name in France, it has been in use since 1930 and was able to reach the top 600 names.

In 2013, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 571 on boy names chart when 93 babies were named Damian. There are over 1232 babies that have been given the name Damian in France.

Also, in Queensland, it had been in use since 1964 with last appearance in 1990. It was able to reach the top 100 names. In 1976, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 47 on boy names chart when 87 babies were given the name Damian.

There are over 1259 babies that have been given the name Damian in Queensland.

Damian is a unique baby name in Belgium, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 400 names.

Recently in 2016, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 387 on boy names chart when 30 babies were named Damian. Over 313 people have been named Damian in Belgium. However things change on global perspective, Damian is extremely popular in Poland where every 1 in 400 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Mexico, England, Tanzania, Nigeria, Spain, Australia, Argentina, Peru and Bolivia. According to our evaluation, over 330000 babies have been named Damian globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20181083540123807
20171193316140256
20161233328
20151163476
20141023874145076
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Damian in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands5794131855
Finland57548100

What numbers say about Damian?

You are passionate when it comes to relationships but cool off too easily. Details matter to you, especially when it comes to choosing your love partner. Stress hates your guts. But once they get to know you better, they see that you are nothing like presented. You want to find your soul mate but secretly don't believe in soul mates. You are creative and free-spirited. No one is as kind these days and has the same heart as you do.

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Sibling Names for Damian

If you're considering naming your little bundle of joy "Damian," then you might be looking for some inspiration for sibling names that complement it. Whether you want to stick with a theme or just find something that sounds great, here are some ideas for boy and girl names that pair perfectly with Damian.

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Famous people named Damian

  • Damian King, Australian professional bodyboarder
  • Damian Lundy, religious brother of the de La Salle Order
  • Damian of Alexandria, Egyptian soldier and martyr
  • Damian Dame, American R&B group
  • Damian Forder, English cricketer
  • Damian Hugo Philipp von Schönborn, was Prince-Bishop of Speyer
  • Damian Grichting, Swiss curler
  • Damian Ball, British rugby league coach and former player
  • Damian Woetzel, retired principal dancer
  • Damian Zimoń, is metropolitan archbishop emeritus of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Katowice
  • Damian Collier, British producer
  • Damian Paul Chopa, Tanzanian long-distance runner
  • Damian Waniczek, Polish luger who has competed since the late 1990s
  • Damian Kallabis, retired German runner
  • Damian Reca, {{citation
  • Damian Ramsey, musician, poet
  • Damian Green, British politician
  • Damian Lewis, English actor and producer
  • Damian Wilson, English musician
  • Damian Hockney, British former politician and was the leader of the One London party
  • Damian Marley, musical artist
  • Damian Kratzenberg, highschool teacher
  • Damian Drum, Australian politician
  • Damian Bugg, former Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions
  • Damian Conway, computer scientist
  • Damian Mills, Canadian international cricketer
  • Damian Miller, former professional baseball catcher
  • Damian Chapa, American actor, film director, and producer
  • Damian Mori, Australian former football player
  • Damian Harrell, former arena football wide receiver
  • Damian Kulash, Damian Joseph Kulash Jr
  • Damian Gorawski, retired Polish footballer
  • Damian Le Bas, British artist associated with the Outsider Art label
  • Damian Rhodes, American former professional ice hockey goaltender
  • Damian Cupido, former professional Australian rules footballer
  • Damian Spencer, English former professional footballer
  • Damian Moss, retired Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher
  • Damian Lee, Canadian film director, writer
  • Damian Monkhorst, former Australian rules footballer
  • Damian Jackson, former major league second baseman
  • Damian Walshe-Howling, ==Career==
  • Damian O'Hare, Northern Irish actor
  • Damian Raczkowski, Polish politician
  • Damian Kindler, television and film writer, director and producer
  • Damian Keeley, English former professional footballer,
  • Damian D'Oliveira, South African cricketer
  • Damian O'Neill, lead guitarist in the pop-punk band
  • Damian Rolls, former Major League Baseball player
  • Damian Wayne, fictional superhero and at times an antihero appearing
  • Damian Rice, Australian actor
  • Damiana Kamishin in The Social Network as Miscellaneous Crew
  • Damian de Allende is a South African rugby player of Spanish descent, who plays center or wing for the rugby team of South Africa and for the teams Stormers in the Super Rugby and Kintetsu Liners in the Japanese Top League.
  • Damian Brown played crucial character of Charles in 1997 film Bad Chemistry.
  • In 1984 drama movie, Increderea, Damian Crismaru characterized Dobre.
  • Damian Lau characterized leading role of Tsing Yi in 1979 action, drama film Hao xia.
  • In drama film, Swing, Damian Layne Herpin played Actor.
  • Damian Boyce, from 2003 comedy film Deputy Bob, who portrayed the Herkowitz Lacey.
  • In 2017, Damian Hill played the role of Jim in crime, drama movie West of Sunshine.
  • In 1996 action and mystery movie, Starcrypt, Damian Pappahranis characterized Capt. Robert Parris.
  • In 2011 thriller flick, Bicycle Day, Damian Morter characterized Chris.
  • In 2006, Damian Hryniewicz characterized the role of Seba in drama movie Co slonko widzialo.
  • Damian Nixey, from crime, drama film A Blow to the Head, who played Nick.
  • In adventure film, The Clock Tower Journals, Damian Odess-Gillett played N.
  • Damian Hayes, from 2012 horror flick Shattered Flames: Three Tales of Deadly Romance, who played Richard.

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