Darius vs Anders

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 #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

Swedish Norwegian Danish Finnish American

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Darius Rank #746

Anders Rank #835

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #835 for Anders.

Is Darius or Anders more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Anders at #835 in the United States.

What do Darius and Anders mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin).

Are Darius and Anders boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Anders is primarily a boy name.