Chris vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

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Chris Rank #651

Darius Rank #746

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Chris or Darius more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Chris and Darius mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Chris and Darius boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.