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Mathew vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Christian American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#941
Total SSA Count
244
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

Mathew Rank #941
Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #941 for Mathew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathew or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Darius mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Mathew and Darius boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.

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