Darius vs Mohammad

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 #599 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one deserving of praise"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian Turkish Persian Indonesian African

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Darius Rank #746

Mohammad Rank #599

Mohammad is more popular, ranked #599 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Darius or Mohammad more popular?

Mohammad is more popular, ranked #599 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Mohammad mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Mohammad means "one deserving of praise" (Arabic origin).

Are Darius and Mohammad boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Mohammad is primarily a boy name.