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Darius vs Emery

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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Emery

Boy #825 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"home power, ruler of work"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#825
Total SSA Count
302
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746
Emery Rank #825

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #825 for Emery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Emery more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Emery at #825 in the United States.

What do Darius and Emery mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Emery means "home power, ruler of work" (Germanic origin).

Are Darius and Emery boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Emery is primarily a boy name.

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