Darius vs Arian

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 #862 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of Ares, warrior-like"

Origin: Greek/Latin

Persian Romanian Albanian Welsh

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Darius Rank #746

Arian Rank #862

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #862 for Arian.

Is Darius or Arian more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Arian at #862 in the United States.

What do Darius and Arian mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Arian means "of Ares, warrior-like" (Greek/Latin origin).

Are Darius and Arian boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Arian is primarily a boy name.