Darius vs Major

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 #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Darius Rank #746

Major Rank #581

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Darius or Major more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Major mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Darius and Major boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.