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Darius vs Arden

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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Arden

Boy #946 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great forest, eagle valley"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#946
Total SSA Count
242
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746
Arden Rank #946

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #946 for Arden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Arden more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Arden at #946 in the United States.

What do Darius and Arden mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Arden means "great forest, eagle valley" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Darius and Arden boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Arden is primarily a boy name.

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