Darius vs Samir

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 #591 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"evening conversation partner"

Origin: Arabic samara

Arabic Persian Indian North African Muslim

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Darius Rank #746

Samir Rank #591

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Darius or Samir more popular?

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Samir mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin).

Are Darius and Samir boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Samir is primarily a boy name.