Darius vs Ander

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 #586 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, warrior"

Origin: Greek

Basque Spanish Greek

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Darius Rank #746

Ander Rank #586

Ander is more popular, ranked #586 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Darius or Ander more popular?

Ander is more popular, ranked #586 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Ander mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Ander means "man, warrior" (Greek origin).

Are Darius and Ander boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Ander is primarily a boy name.