Darius vs Raylan

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 #717 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ray of light, bright counsel"

Origin: Old English rǣd + land

American English

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Darius Rank #746

Raylan Rank #717

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Darius or Raylan more popular?

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Raylan mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Darius and Raylan boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.