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Damen

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Pronounced DAY-men /ˈdeɪ.mɛn/High

Meaning: A spelling of Damon/Damien — from Greek damazo, 'to tame; to subdue'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: To tame; to subdue: Damen spells Damon/Damien. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA spelling of Damon/Damien — from Greek damazo, 'to tame; to subdue'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7321 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,444

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Damen is a spelling of Damon/Damien — from Greek damazo, 'to tame; to subdue' (Damon, the loyal friend of Greek legend; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'DAY-men').

In the U.S. it appears as a variant spelling. Rare in this form, to-tame at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Damon and Damien both come from Greek damazo, 'to tame; to subdue' — Damen is a spelling, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DAY-men').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Damon — routes layered

Variations

DamonDamienDaymen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Damen mean?

Damen spells Damon/Damien — Greek 'to tame; to subdue'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Damen?

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

Is Damen a boy or girl name?

Damen is a boy's name.

How popular is Damen?

Damen is a rare spelling in the U.S.