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Damein

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How to Pronounce Damein

Pronounced DAY-min /ˈdeɪ.mɪn/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Damian, from the Greek damao, 'to tame; to subdue'; Saint Damian was an early physician-martyr. The -ein spelling is modern.Low

In 30 seconds: Damein respells Damian — 'to tame,' with a saintly history (said 'DAY-min'). Rare and classic-rooted.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA respelling of Damian, from the Greek damao, 'to tame; to subdue'; Saint Damian was an early physician-martyr. The -ein spelling is modern.
U.S. rank (2019)#12566 ↗ Rising
2019 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1978
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,040

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197819702019

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Damein respells Damian, from the Greek damao, 'to tame,' and carried by Saint Damian. It reads as a modern take on a classic — extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'DAY-min').

For boys it appears only extremely rarely, next to the more common Damian. Rare, classic-rooted, and strong.

Did you know? Damein is a fresh spelling of Damian, from the Greek for 'to tame; to subdue' — a name tied to Saint Damian, an early physician-martyr (said 'DAY-min').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Damein — Damian variant; Greek 'to tame'; St Damian

Variations

DamianDamienDaymein

Nicknames

DameDami

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If you like Damein…

Damian— the standard spelling
Damien— a French spelling cousin
Damion— a like spelling variant
Daymein— a fellow Greek choice
Jasin— the same classic feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Damein mean?

Damein is a form of Damian, from the Greek for 'to tame; to subdue'; Saint Damian was an early physician-martyr.

How do you pronounce Damein?

It's said DAY-min /ˈdeɪ.mɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Damein a boy or girl name?

Damein is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Damein?

Damein is extremely rare in the U.S.

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