Darius vs Van

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 #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Vietnamese American Belgian

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Darius Rank #746

Van Rank #909

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #909 for Van.

Is Darius or Van more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Darius and Van mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Darius and Van boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.