Darius vs Nelson

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 #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

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Darius Rank #746

Nelson Rank #778

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Darius or Nelson more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Darius and Nelson mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Darius and Nelson boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.