Darius vs Dane

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 #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian Australian

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Darius Rank #746

Dane Rank #882

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #882 for Dane.

Is Darius or Dane more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Dane at #882 in the United States.

What do Darius and Dane mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin).

Are Darius and Dane boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Dane is primarily a boy name.