Darius vs Alec

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 #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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Darius Rank #746

Alec Rank #880

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Darius or Alec more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Darius and Alec mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Darius and Alec boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.