Darius vs Johan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darius

Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

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Boy #537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Darius Rank #746

Johan Rank #537

Johan is more popular, ranked #537 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Darius or Johan more popular?

Johan is more popular, ranked #537 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Johan mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Johan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darius and Johan boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Johan is primarily a boy name.