Douglas vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Douglas

Boy #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

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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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Douglas Rank #855

Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #855 for Douglas.

Is Douglas or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Douglas at #855 in the United States.

What do Douglas and Darius mean?

Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Douglas and Darius boy or girl names?

Douglas is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.