Darius vs Mac

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 #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Darius Rank #746

Mac Rank #696

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Darius or Mac more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Mac mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Darius and Mac boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.