Darius vs Jon

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 #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Darius Rank #746

Jon Rank #893

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #893 for Jon.

Is Darius or Jon more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Darius and Jon mean?

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

Are Darius and Jon boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Jon is primarily a boy name.