Darius vs Lee

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

✓ All Clear

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Darius Rank #746

Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Darius or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Lee mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Darius and Lee boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.