Darius vs Jakai

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 #649 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God has established (via Jachai root)"

Origin: Hebrew

African American American

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Darius Rank #746

Jakai Rank #649

Jakai is more popular, ranked #649 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Darius or Jakai more popular?

Jakai is more popular, ranked #649 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Jakai mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Jakai means "God has established (via Jachai root)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darius and Jakai boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Jakai is primarily a boy name.