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Demian

DAY-mee-uhn

Popularity

#2340

rising

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

2,065

Peak Year

#90 in 2007

First Recorded

1966

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Demian is a variant of Damian, derived from the Greek name Damianos, meaning 'to tame' or 'subdue'.

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DemDemi

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Numerology

1

The Leader

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Demian Bichir

    Mexican actor with multiple awards and nominations

  • Demian Maia

    Brazilian mixed martial artist

Nicknames

DemDemi

Spelling Variations

DamianDamien

Similar Names

JulianAdrianEliasKieran

Personality Traits

StrongToughProtectiveDetermined

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