Darius vs Saul

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 #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

Jewish English Spanish Christian American

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Darius Rank #746

Saul Rank #560

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Darius or Saul more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Saul mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Darius and Saul boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.