Danny vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danny

Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

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Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

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Danny Rank #642

Darius Rank #746

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Danny or Darius more popular?

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Danny and Darius mean?

Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Danny and Darius boy or girl names?

Danny is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.