Darius vs Dakari

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 #795 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"joy, happiness"

Origin: Shona (Zimbabwean)

African African American American

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Darius Rank #746

Dakari Rank #795

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #795 for Dakari.

Is Darius or Dakari more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Dakari at #795 in the United States.

What do Darius and Dakari mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Dakari means "joy, happiness" (Shona (Zimbabwean) origin).

Are Darius and Dakari boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Dakari is primarily a boy name.