Darius vs Donald

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 #673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the world"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Darius Rank #746

Donald Rank #673

Donald is more popular, ranked #673 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Darius or Donald more popular?

Donald is more popular, ranked #673 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Donald mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Donald means "ruler of the world" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Darius and Donald boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Donald is primarily a boy name.