Jerry vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerry

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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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

✓ All Clear

Jerry Rank #868

Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Jerry or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Jerry and Darius mean?

Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Jerry and Darius boy or girl names?

Jerry is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.