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Harry vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English British American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#780
Total SSA Count
322
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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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

Harry Rank #780
Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #780 for Harry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harry or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Harry and Darius mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Harry and Darius boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.

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