Darius vs Deacon

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 #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

English American Australian

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Darius Rank #746

Deacon Rank #551

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Darius or Deacon more popular?

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Deacon mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Darius and Deacon boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.