Darius vs Izaiah

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

Izaiah

Boy #608 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is salvation, Yahweh saves"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#608
Total SSA Count
467
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746
Izaiah Rank #608

Izaiah is more popular, ranked #608 vs #746 for Darius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Izaiah more popular?

Izaiah is more popular, ranked #608 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Izaiah mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Izaiah means "God is salvation, Yahweh saves" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darius and Izaiah boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Izaiah is primarily a boy name.

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