Darius vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darius

Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Darius Rank #746

Abner Rank #840

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Darius or Abner more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Darius and Abner mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darius and Abner boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.