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Darius vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darius

Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Greek Roman American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#746
Total SSA Count
343
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#559
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746
Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #746 for Darius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Seth mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Darius and Seth boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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