Donald vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donald

Boy #673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the world"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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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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Donald Rank #673

Darius Rank #746

Donald is more popular, ranked #673 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Donald or Darius more popular?

Donald is more popular, ranked #673 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Donald and Darius mean?

Donald means "ruler of the world" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Donald and Darius boy or girl names?

Donald is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.