Darius vs Wes

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 #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Darius Rank #746

Wes Rank #745

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Darius or Wes more popular?

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Wes mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin).

Are Darius and Wes boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Wes is primarily a boy name.