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Damian name meaning
First Name
90k
in the U.S.
since 1880
90k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
7k
in the U.S.
in 2010
7k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Damian mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Damian
User Submitted Origins
Greek
38%
English
32%
American
13%
German
9%
Polish
6%
Mexican
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- 4 submissions from Portugal and the United States agree the name Damian means "To tame" and is of Greek origin.
- 2 submissions from the United States and Australia agree the name Damian means "Tame" and is of Spanish origin.
- A user from India says the name Damian is of Greek origin and means "Captain or leader or tame".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Damian means "To tame or subdue".
- A user from Virginia, U.S. says the name Damian means "Docile".
- According to a user from Virginia, U.S., the name Damian is of Geez origin and means "gift of jesus".
- A user from New York, U.S. says the name Damian is of African Dutch (Afrikaans) origin and means "Tall weed like grass".
- According to a user from Germany, the name Damian means "Winner (like in Latin: Victor)".
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Wiktionary
From the Ancient Greek name Δαμιανός (Damianós) which was derived from δαμάω (damáō, “to tame”). Name known in Ancient Greece, later borne by Christian saints.
- A male given name from Ancient Greek.
Damian was also found in the following language(s): Polish
Notable Persons Named Damian
Notable Persons Named Damian
Damian Lewis
Damian Lewis is an actor and film producer. He was most active from 1993 to present. Damian was given the name Damian Watcyn Lewis on February 11th, 1971 in St. John's Wood, London, England.
Damian Wayne
Damian Lillard
Damian Lillard is a basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers in the National Basketball Association. He was most prominent from 2012 to present. Damian was born on July 15th, 1990 in Oakland, California.
Damian Marley
Damian Marley is a reggae, roots reggae, dancehall, reggae fusion, and hip hop music deejay, musician, songwriter, rapper, singer, record producer, deejay (jamaican), rapping, and singing. His ongoing career started in 1996. Damian was given the name Damian Robert Nesta Marley on July 21st, 1978 in Kingston, Jamaica. Damian is also known as Jr. Gong Gongzilla, Jr. Gong, and Gongzilla.
Damian O'Connor
Damian was born in Belfast.
Damian Jones
Damian Jones is a basketball player for the Vanderbilt Commodores and Vanderbilt Commodores men's basketball in the Southeastern Conference. Damian was born on June 30th, 1995.
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- Damian WilliamsFootball Player
Notable Persons With the Last Name Damian
Notable Persons With the Last Name Damian
Saints Cosmas and Damian
Saints Cosmas and Damian was a saint. They hold the title Martyrs. Saints was born in 3 in Arabian Peninsula. They passed away in 287.
Michael Damian
Michael Damian is an actor, recording artist, and producer. Michael was given the name Michael Damian Weir on April 26th, 1962 in Bonsall, California.
Saint Peter Damian
He holds the title Bishop, Confessor, and Doctor of the Church. Saint was born in 1007 in Ravenna. He passed away in 1072.
Pedro Damián
Pedro Damián is an actor, television producer, director, and television director. He was most prominent from 1971 to 1971. Pedro was given the name Pedro Muñoz Romero on November 12th, 1952 in Mexico City.
Damian
Damian is a musician. Damian was given the name Damian Davey on September 30th, 1964 in Manchester, England.
Fanny Cano
Her career lasted from 1962 to 1982. Fanny was given the name Fanny Cano Damián on February 28th, 1944 in Huetamo. She left this life on December 7th, 1983.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Damian | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 19.62% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 0.82% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 4.82% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.55% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.75% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 73.43% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Damian
People with the last name Damian are most frequently White or Hispanic or Latino
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Fun Facts about the name Damian
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