Darius vs Byron

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 #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

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Darius Rank #746

Byron Rank #884

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #884 for Byron.

Is Darius or Byron more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Byron at #884 in the United States.

What do Darius and Byron mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin).

Are Darius and Byron boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Byron is primarily a boy name.