Darius vs Alden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darius

Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Greek Roman American African American

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Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Darius Rank #746

Alden Rank #577

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Darius or Alden more popular?

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Alden mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Darius and Alden boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Alden is primarily a boy name.