Darius vs Ben

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darius

Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

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Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Darius Rank #746

Ben Rank #802

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Darius or Ben more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Darius and Ben mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darius and Ben boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.