The name Damian comes from the name Damianus,
the Latinized form of the Greek name Damianos, which is derived from the Greek word "damān" meaning "to tame".
Famous bearers
Bearers include Damian Woetzel (born 1967), an American ballet dancer and choreographer;
Damian Lewis (born 1971), an English actor and producer;
DJ Dieselboy, whose real name is Damian Higgins (born 1972), an American DJ and producer;
Damian Marley (born 1978), a Jamaican reggae artist and the son of Bob Marley.
