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Darius vs Taylor

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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Taylor

Boy #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who cuts cloth, tailor"

Origin: Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#667
Total SSA Count
411
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746
Taylor Rank #667

Taylor is more popular, ranked #667 vs #746 for Darius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Taylor more popular?

Taylor is more popular, ranked #667 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Taylor mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Taylor means "one who cuts cloth, tailor" (Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour origin).

Are Darius and Taylor boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Taylor is primarily a boy name.

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