Jayson vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jayson

Boy #623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to heal (from iasthai)"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

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Jayson Rank #623

Darius Rank #746

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Jayson or Darius more popular?

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Jayson and Darius mean?

Jayson means "to heal (from iasthai)" (Greek origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Jayson and Darius boy or girl names?

Jayson is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.