Darius vs Eugene

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

✓ All Clear

Boy #871 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

English French Russian American

15 High Risk

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Darius Rank #746

Eugene Rank #871

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #871 for Eugene.

Is Darius or Eugene more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Eugene at #871 in the United States.

What do Darius and Eugene mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin).

Are Darius and Eugene boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Eugene is primarily a boy name.