Darius vs Ayyan

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

Ayyan

Boy #10,810 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, blessed"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Urdu Pakistani Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,810
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746
Ayyan Rank #10,810

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #10810 for Ayyan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Ayyan more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Ayyan at #10810 in the United States.

What do Darius and Ayyan mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Ayyan means "gift of God, blessed" (Arabic origin).

Are Darius and Ayyan boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Ayyan is primarily a boy name.

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