It is a male name of Greek origin and means the tamer, which breastfeeds or soothes. Name of two Popes of the Catholic Church. Saint Dámaso I, is the patron saint of archaeologists. Dámaso II was only in the pontificate for 23 days. Name of a Cuban musician nicknamed "El Rey del Mambo". Its full name was José Dámaso Pérez Prado . Name of a song performed by Gerardo Ortíz .