Darius vs Ray

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 #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Darius Rank #746

Ray Rank #777

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Darius or Ray more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Darius and Ray mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Darius and Ray boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.