Duke vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

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Duke Rank #710

Darius Rank #746

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Duke or Darius more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Duke and Darius mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Duke and Darius boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.