Darius vs Leland

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 #548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow land"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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Darius Rank #746

Leland Rank #548

Leland is more popular, ranked #548 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Darius or Leland more popular?

Leland is more popular, ranked #548 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Leland mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Leland means "meadow land" (Old English origin).

Are Darius and Leland boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Leland is primarily a boy name.