Darius vs Layton

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 #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Darius Rank #746

Layton Rank #693

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Darius or Layton more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Layton mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Darius and Layton boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.