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Kellan vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kellan

Boy #919 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender, bright-headed"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#919
Total SSA Count
252
Syllables
2
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

Kellan Rank #919
Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #919 for Kellan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kellan or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Kellan at #919 in the United States.

What do Kellan and Darius mean?

Kellan means "slender, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Kellan and Darius boy or girl names?

Kellan is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.

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