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Darius vs Heath

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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Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#852
Total SSA Count
284
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746
Heath Rank #852

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #852 for Heath.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Heath more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Darius and Heath mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin).

Are Darius and Heath boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Heath is primarily a boy name.

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