Darius vs Dominick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darius

Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Greek Roman American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#746
Total SSA Count
343
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Dominick

Boy #552 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Lord, belonging to God"

Origin: Latin Dominicus

Cultural Roots

Italian English American Polish Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#552
Total SSA Count
538
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

{:type=>:rhyme_pattern, :severity=>:low, :message=>"'Dominick' ending sounds like 'sick/thick/dick'"}

Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746
Dominick Rank #552

Dominick is more popular, ranked #552 vs #746 for Darius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Dominick more popular?

Dominick is more popular, ranked #552 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Dominick mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Dominick means "of the Lord, belonging to God" (Latin Dominicus origin).

Are Darius and Dominick boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Dominick is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons