Davis vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh American

✓ All Clear

Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Greek Roman American African American

✓ All Clear

Davis Rank #646

Darius Rank #746

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Davis or Darius more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Davis and Darius mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Davis and Darius boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.