Nelson vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nelson

Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

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Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

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Nelson Rank #778

Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Nelson or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Darius mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Nelson and Darius boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.