Van vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Van

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

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Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Greek Roman American African American

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Van Rank #909

Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #909 for Van.

Is Van or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Van and Darius mean?

Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Van and Darius boy or girl names?

Van is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.