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Jericho vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jericho

Boy #905 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"city of the moon"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Christian Hebrew British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#905
Total SSA Count
259
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Jericho Rank #905
Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #905 for Jericho.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jericho or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Jericho at #905 in the United States.

What do Jericho and Darius mean?

Jericho means "city of the moon" (Hebrew origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Jericho and Darius boy or girl names?

Jericho is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.

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