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Avi vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avi

Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#846
Total SSA Count
288
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Avi Rank #846
Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #846 for Avi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avi or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Avi at #846 in the United States.

What do Avi and Darius mean?

Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Avi and Darius boy or girl names?

Avi is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.

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