Darius vs Salem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darius

Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

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Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Darius Rank #746

Salem Rank #635

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Darius or Salem more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Salem mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darius and Salem boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Salem is primarily a boy name.