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Conor vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conor

Boy #709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of hounds, hound-desiring"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#709
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
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

Conor Rank #709
Darius Rank #746

Conor is more popular, ranked #709 vs #746 for Darius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conor or Darius more popular?

Conor is more popular, ranked #709 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Conor and Darius mean?

Conor means "lover of hounds, hound-desiring" (Old Irish origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Conor and Darius boy or girl names?

Conor is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.

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