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Demyan

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Pronounced dem-YAHN /dɛmˈjɑn/Medium

Meaning: A Russian form of Damian — from the Greek daman, 'to tame; to subdue' (linked to Damia, a goddess of fertility)Low

In 30 seconds: To tame; to subdue: Demyan is a Russian form of Damian. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'dem-YAHN').

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MeaningA Russian form of Damian — from the Greek daman, 'to tame; to subdue' (linked to Damia, a goddess of fertility)

U.S. rank (2024)#8453 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 90

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

Demyan is a Russian form of Damian — from the Greek daman, 'to tame; to subdue' (linked to Damia, a goddess of fertility). A crisp, classic name (said 'dem-YAHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Russian and Ukrainian families. Rare, to-tame at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Damian comes from the Greek daman, 'to tame; to subdue' — Demyan is the Russian form, crisp and classic (said 'dem-YAHN').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Demyan — Russian form of Damian

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Demyan mean?

Demyan is a Russian form of Damian — Greek 'to tame; to subdue'.

How do you pronounce Demyan?

It's said dem-YAHN /dɛmˈjɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Demyan a boy or girl name?

Demyan is a boy's name.

How popular is Demyan?

Demyan is a very rare name in the U.S.