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Origin and meaning of Damian



Gender:
Historical gender:
Usage over the past 5 years:
Boys - 99% (22,524 births)
Girls - 1% (26 births)
Source: US SSA data
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Origin:
English variant of the Greek name Damianos
Meaning:
To tame
More info:

Damian is an English variant of the Greek name Damianos, which is derived from the Greek word damao, meaning "to tame."

Saint Damian was martyred in Syria with his twin brother Cosmo. Damian and Cosmo healed the sick while refusing compensation and converted many to the Christian faith before their deaths. He is the patron saint of physicians.

"The Omen" is a film that features a child antichrist named Damian Thorn.

The devilish association might drive some away from this name, but it remains relatively common in the US.

Pronunciation:
› DAY mee ehn
› DAHM yahn
Form of:
Damianos
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Ranks 97th in the latest U.S. Social Security Administration list of most popular baby boy names. Show popularity chart
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Meaning of Damian: Damian is an English variant of the Greek name Damianos, which is derived from the Greek word damao, meaning "to tame

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