Darius vs Shepard

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 #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Darius Rank #746

Shepard Rank #942

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Darius or Shepard more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Darius and Shepard mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Darius and Shepard boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.