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Seth vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#559
Total SSA Count
530
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

Seth Rank #559
Darius Rank #746

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #746 for Darius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seth or Darius more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Seth and Darius mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Seth and Darius boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.

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