Darius vs Zyair

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

Zyair

Boy #683 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"river, great water (from Zaire)"

Origin: Kikongo via American

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#683
Total SSA Count
397
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746
Zyair Rank #683

Zyair is more popular, ranked #683 vs #746 for Darius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Zyair more popular?

Zyair is more popular, ranked #683 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Zyair mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Zyair means "river, great water (from Zaire)" (Kikongo via American origin).

Are Darius and Zyair boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Zyair is primarily a boy name.

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