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Daymein

♂ Boy

Pronounced day-MAIN /deɪˈmeɪn/Medium

Meaning: A modern spelling of Damien/Damian, from Greek 'daman', 'to tame; to subdue'. The 'Day-' styling is a contemporary respelling; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern name: Daymein respells Damien — 'to tame' (said 'day-MAIN'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, Greek
MeaningA modern spelling of Damien/Damian, from Greek 'daman', 'to tame; to subdue'. The 'Day-' styling is a contemporary respelling; routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12700 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 98

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200720022024

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

Daymein is a modern spelling of Damien/Damian, from Greek 'daman', 'to tame; to subdue'. The 'Day-' styling gives the classic a contemporary look, and routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'day-MAIN').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Modern, classic-rooted, and distinctive.

Did you know? Daymein is a modern respelling of Damien ('to tame'), styled with a 'Day-' opening — a coinage whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'day-MAIN').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Daymein — Spelling of Damien/Damian; routes uncertain

Variations

DamienDamianDaymian

Nicknames

DayMein

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Daymein mean?

Daymein is a spelling of Damien/Damian, from Greek 'daman', meaning 'to tame'. The route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Daymein?

It's said day-MAIN /deɪˈmeɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Daymein a boy or girl name?

Daymein is a boy's name.

How popular is Daymein?

Daymein is a rare spelling in the U.S., against the more common Damien.

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