Darius vs Alvin

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 #792 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble friend, elf friend"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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Darius Rank #746

Alvin Rank #792

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #792 for Alvin.

Is Darius or Alvin more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Alvin at #792 in the United States.

What do Darius and Alvin mean?

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

Are Darius and Alvin boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Alvin is primarily a boy name.