Darius vs Cal

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 #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Darius Rank #746

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Darius or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Cal mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Darius and Cal boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.