Darius vs Jerry

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

✓ All Clear

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Darius Rank #746

Jerry Rank #868

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Darius or Jerry more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Darius and Jerry mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darius and Jerry boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.