Darius vs Lance

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 #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

English French American

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Darius Rank #746

Lance Rank #843

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Darius or Lance more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Darius and Lance mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Darius and Lance boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.