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Darius vs Elisha

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

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Elisha

Boy #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#851
Total SSA Count
284
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746
Elisha Rank #851

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #851 for Elisha.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Elisha more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Elisha at #851 in the United States.

What do Darius and Elisha mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darius and Elisha boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Elisha is primarily a boy name.

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