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Bode vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bode

Boy #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#805
Total SSA Count
312
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

Bode Rank #805
Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #805 for Bode.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bode or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Bode at #805 in the United States.

What do Bode and Darius mean?

Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Bode and Darius boy or girl names?

Bode is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.

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