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Bear vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bear

Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#829
Total SSA Count
300
Syllables
1
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

Bear Rank #829
Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #829 for Bear.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bear or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Bear and Darius mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Bear and Darius boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.

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