Major vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Major

Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

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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

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Major Rank #581

Darius Rank #746

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Major or Darius more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Major and Darius mean?

Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Major and Darius boy or girl names?

Major is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.