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Darius vs Allan

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

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Allan

Boy #854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, harmony"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#854
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746
Allan Rank #854

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #854 for Allan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Allan more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Allan at #854 in the United States.

What do Darius and Allan mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Allan means "rock, harmony" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Darius and Allan boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Allan is primarily a boy name.

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