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Cassian vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cassian

Boy #617 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Cassian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#617
Total SSA Count
462
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

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

Cassian Rank #617
Darius Rank #746

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 vs #746 for Darius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassian or Darius more popular?

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Cassian and Darius mean?

Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Cassian and Darius boy or girl names?

Cassian is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.

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