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Darius vs Amos

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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Amos

Boy #699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"carried by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#699
Total SSA Count
386
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746
Amos Rank #699

Amos is more popular, ranked #699 vs #746 for Darius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Amos more popular?

Amos is more popular, ranked #699 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Amos mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Amos means "carried by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darius and Amos boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Amos is primarily a boy name.

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