Dane vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dane

Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

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Dane Rank #882

Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #882 for Dane.

Is Dane or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Dane at #882 in the United States.

What do Dane and Darius mean?

Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Dane and Darius boy or girl names?

Dane is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.