Darius vs Markus

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 #1,231 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warlike, martial"

Origin: Latin

German Scandinavian European American

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Darius Rank #746

Markus Rank #1,231

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #1231 for Markus.

Is Darius or Markus more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Markus at #1231 in the United States.

What do Darius and Markus mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Markus means "warlike, martial" (Latin origin).

Are Darius and Markus boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Markus is primarily a boy name.