Arian vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arian

Boy #862 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of Ares, warrior-like"

Origin: Greek/Latin

Cultural Roots

Persian Romanian Albanian Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#862
Total SSA Count
280
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Darius

Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Greek Roman American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#746
Total SSA Count
343
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arian Rank #862
Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #862 for Arian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arian or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Arian at #862 in the United States.

What do Arian and Darius mean?

Arian means "of Ares, warrior-like" (Greek/Latin origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Arian and Darius boy or girl names?

Arian is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.

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