The name Damian comes from the Greek name Damianos, which is derived from the Greek word damazo, meaning "to tame." It's a popular Saint name thanks to Saint Damian, who was martyred with his twin brother Cosmas in the 4th century. Together, Damian and Comas are the patron saints of twins, as well as the patron saints of medicine. Damian started gaining popularity in the U.S. in the 1950s and has been a top-200 boy's name every year since 2001. It even spent two years (2012, 2013) in the top-10! "Austin Powers" actress Elizabeth Hurley welcomed a son named Damian Hurley, an actor himself, in 2002.
