Darius vs Anakin

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

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Anakin

Boy #593 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"invented name, no established etymology"

Origin: American (George Lucas, 1977)

Cultural Roots

American International (pop culture)

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #593
Total SSA Count: 482
Syllables: 3
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746

Anakin Rank #593

Anakin is more popular, ranked #593 vs #746 for Darius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Anakin more popular?

Anakin is more popular, ranked #593 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Anakin mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Anakin means "invented name, no established etymology" (American (George Lucas, 1977) origin).

Are Darius and Anakin boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Anakin is primarily a boy name.

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