Darius vs Zeke

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

Zeke

Boy #732 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"strength of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#732
Total SSA Count
358
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

45 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746
Zeke Rank #732

Zeke is more popular, ranked #732 vs #746 for Darius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Zeke more popular?

Zeke is more popular, ranked #732 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Zeke mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Zeke means "strength of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darius and Zeke boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Zeke is primarily a boy name.

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