Darius vs Melvin

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 #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American Scandinavian Welsh

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Darius Rank #746

Melvin Rank #876

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Darius or Melvin more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Darius and Melvin mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Darius and Melvin boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.