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Darius vs Ty

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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Ty

Boy #858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"tile maker (short for Tyler)"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#858
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746
Ty Rank #858

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #858 for Ty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Ty more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Ty at #858 in the United States.

What do Darius and Ty mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Ty means "tile maker (short for Tyler)" (Old French origin).

Are Darius and Ty boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Ty is primarily a boy name.

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