Darius vs Darian

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 #903 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift, wealthy possessor"

Origin: Persian

American Persian African American British

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Darius Rank #746

Darian Rank #903

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #903 for Darian.

Is Darius or Darian more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Darian at #903 in the United States.

What do Darius and Darian mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Darian means "gift, wealthy possessor" (Persian origin).

Are Darius and Darian boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Darian is primarily a boy name.