Darius vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darius

Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

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Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Darius Rank #746

Shawn Rank #639

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Darius or Shawn more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Shawn mean?

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

Are Darius and Shawn boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.