Meaning
belonging to Damas, from Damascus
Origin
Damian is a name of Latin origin, rooted in roman tradition.
It appears in our records across 13 countries (AR, BO, CL, CO, ES, GB, GT, MX, NL, PE, PL, US, UY).
Style
- classic
- traditional
- religious
- elegant
- international
- masculine
Famous people named Damian
- Damian of Alexandria (martyr)
- Saint Damian of Molokai
- Saint Damian of Rome
- Saint Damian of Damascus
- Saint Damian of Alexandria
- Saint Damian
Variations
Damien, Damião, Damián (Spanish), Damiano (Italian), Damiano, Damien (French), Dameon (modern English variant)
Nicknames
Dam, Dame, Dami, Mian
Popularity
Damian appears in 13 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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