Darius vs Ao

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

Ao

Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Maori

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,516
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746
Ao Rank #14,516

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #14516 for Ao.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Ao more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Darius and Ao mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Darius and Ao boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.

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