Darius vs Sam

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 #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Darius Rank #746

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Darius or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Sam mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darius and Sam boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.