Damian Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Damian Name at a Glance

Name	Damian
Meaning	To tame, from the Greek name Damianas. Variant of Damon 'one who tames; subdues.' The Belgian priest Father Damien gave his life helping the Hawaiian lepers of Molokai. 3rd Century St. Damian is patron of physicians.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Damian Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Damian means “To tame, from the Greek name Damianas. Variant of Damon 'one who tames; subdues.' The Belgian priest Father Damien gave his life helping the Hawaiian lepers of Molokai. 3rd Century St. Damian is patron of physicians”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Damian Name Origin

Our database records Damian under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Damian a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Damian is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Damian

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