Darius vs Chris

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 #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

English American German Greek Scandinavian

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Darius Rank #746

Chris Rank #651

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Darius or Chris more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Chris mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Darius and Chris boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.