Darius vs Jefferson

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

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Wilson Amos Alden Kylen

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Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #711
Total SSA Count: 374
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746

Jefferson Rank #711

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #746 for Darius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Jefferson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Jefferson mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Darius and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.

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