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Jon vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#893
Total SSA Count
265
Syllables
1
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

Jon Rank #893
Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #893 for Jon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jon or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Jon and Darius mean?

Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Jon and Darius boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.

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