Darius vs Nikolas

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 #726 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Greek German Eastern European Scandinavian

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Darius Rank #746

Nikolas Rank #726

Nikolas is more popular, ranked #726 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Darius or Nikolas more popular?

Nikolas is more popular, ranked #726 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Nikolas mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Nikolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Darius and Nikolas boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Nikolas is primarily a boy name.