Darius vs Rex

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 #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Darius Rank #746

Rex Rank #793

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Darius or Rex more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Darius and Rex mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Darius and Rex boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.