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Porter vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Porter Rank #616
Darius Rank #746

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 vs #746 for Darius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Porter or Darius more popular?

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Porter and Darius mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Porter and Darius boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.

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