Darius vs Houston

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

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Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

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Darius Rank #746

Houston Rank #704

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Darius or Houston more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Houston mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Darius and Houston boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.