Darius vs Leroy

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 #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

French African American English

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Darius Rank #746

Leroy Rank #864

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #864 for Leroy.

Is Darius or Leroy more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Darius and Leroy mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin).

Are Darius and Leroy boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Leroy is primarily a boy name.