Darius vs Kyro

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 #644 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, lord"

Origin: Persian/Greek (Kyros)

English American

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Darius Rank #746

Kyro Rank #644

Kyro is more popular, ranked #644 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Darius or Kyro more popular?

Kyro is more popular, ranked #644 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Kyro mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Kyro means "sun, lord" (Persian/Greek (Kyros) origin).

Are Darius and Kyro boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Kyro is primarily a boy name.