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Robin vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robin

Boy #809 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French Dutch American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#809
Total SSA Count
310
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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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

Robin Rank #809
Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #809 for Robin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Robin or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Robin at #809 in the United States.

What do Robin and Darius mean?

Robin means "bright fame" (Germanic origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Robin and Darius boy or girl names?

Robin is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.

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