Darius vs Reese

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 #621 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Darius Rank #746

Reese Rank #621

Reese is more popular, ranked #621 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Darius or Reese more popular?

Reese is more popular, ranked #621 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Reese mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness" (Welsh origin).

Are Darius and Reese boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Reese is primarily a boy name.