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Scott vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scott

Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#566
Total SSA Count
517
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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

Scott Rank #566
Darius Rank #746

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #746 for Darius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scott or Darius more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Scott and Darius mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Scott and Darius boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.

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