Darius vs Aryan

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

Aryan

Boy #784 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, honorable"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Persian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#784
Total SSA Count
320
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746
Aryan Rank #784

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #784 for Aryan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Aryan more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Aryan at #784 in the United States.

What do Darius and Aryan mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Aryan means "noble, honorable" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Darius and Aryan boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Aryan is primarily a boy name.

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