Nixon vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nixon

Boy #873 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Nicholas, son of Nick"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#873
Total SSA Count
275
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Nixon Rank #873
Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #873 for Nixon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nixon or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Nixon at #873 in the United States.

What do Nixon and Darius mean?

Nixon means "son of Nicholas, son of Nick" (English origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Nixon and Darius boy or girl names?

Nixon is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.

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