Darien vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darien

Boy #1,254 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wealthy, kingly, upholder of good"

Origin: Old Persian

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Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Darien Rank #1,254

Nova Rank #1,180

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1254 for Darien.

Is Darien or Nova more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to Darien at #1254 in the United States.

What do Darien and Nova mean?

Darien means "wealthy, kingly, upholder of good" (Old Persian origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Darien and Nova boy or girl names?

Darien is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.