Darius vs Duke

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 #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Darius Rank #746

Duke Rank #710

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Darius or Duke more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Duke mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Darius and Duke boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.