Corey vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Corey

Boy #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#679
Total SSA Count
402
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Corey Rank #679
Darius Rank #746

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 vs #746 for Darius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Corey or Darius more popular?

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Corey and Darius mean?

Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Corey and Darius boy or girl names?

Corey is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.

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