Darius vs Eddie

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

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Alden Rudy Layne Evander

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Eddie

Boy #943 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune"

Origin: Old English (via Edward)

Cultural Roots

English American Irish British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #943
Total SSA Count: 243
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Dillon Rodney Dakari Landyn

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Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746

Eddie Rank #943

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #943 for Eddie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Eddie more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Eddie at #943 in the United States.

What do Darius and Eddie mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Eddie means "wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune" (Old English (via Edward) origin).

Are Darius and Eddie boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Eddie is primarily a boy name.

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