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Mohammad vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mohammad

Boy #599 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one deserving of praise"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Turkish Persian Indonesian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#599
Total SSA Count
475
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

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

Mohammad Rank #599
Darius Rank #746

Mohammad is more popular, ranked #599 vs #746 for Darius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mohammad or Darius more popular?

Mohammad is more popular, ranked #599 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Mohammad and Darius mean?

Mohammad means "one deserving of praise" (Arabic origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Mohammad and Darius boy or girl names?

Mohammad is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.

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