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Deacon vs Darius

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

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Popularity Comparison

Deacon Rank #551
Darius Rank #746

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 vs #746 for Darius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deacon or Darius more popular?

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Deacon and Darius mean?

Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Deacon and Darius boy or girl names?

Deacon is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.

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