Darius vs Shane

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 #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish American English Australian

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Darius Rank #746

Shane Rank #602

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Darius or Shane more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Shane mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Darius and Shane boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.