Darius vs Colby

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 #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark man's settlement, coal-black farm"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

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Darius Rank #746

Colby Rank #582

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Darius or Colby more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Colby mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Darius and Colby boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.