Darius vs Jones

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 #849 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of John"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Darius Rank #746

Jones Rank #849

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #849 for Jones.

Is Darius or Jones more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Jones at #849 in the United States.

What do Darius and Jones mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Jones means "son of John" (Welsh origin).

Are Darius and Jones boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Jones is primarily a boy name.