Darius vs Peyton

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 #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Darius Rank #746

Peyton Rank #659

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Darius or Peyton more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Peyton mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Darius and Peyton boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Peyton is primarily a boy name.