Darius vs Layne

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 #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Darius Rank #746

Layne Rank #697

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Darius or Layne more popular?

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Layne mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin).

Are Darius and Layne boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Layne is primarily a boy name.