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Wilson vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#645
Total SSA Count
431
Syllables
2
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

Wilson Rank #645
Darius Rank #746

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #746 for Darius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilson or Darius more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Darius mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Wilson and Darius boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.

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