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Damian

DAY-mee-un

Popularity

#110

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

107,019

Peak Year

#3,985 in 2013

First Recorded

1912

Style

Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Derived from the Greek name Damianos, meaning "to tame, subdue". It's also associated with the Greek word "damao" meaning "to conquer".

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Damian Lewis

    English actor and producer.

  • Damian Lillard

    American professional basketball player.

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Personality Traits

StrongIndependentBraveIntelligent

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