Darius vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,599
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746
Adolf Rank #26,599

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Adolf more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Darius and Adolf mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Darius and Adolf boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.

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