Allan vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Dare, Dary

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Allan Rank #854
Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #854 for Allan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Allan ___

  • Allan James
  • Allan Robert
  • Allan John
  • Allan Thomas
  • Allan Lee
  • Allan Scott

Darius ___

  • Darius James
  • Darius Emmanuel
  • Darius Cole
  • Darius Antoine
  • Darius Malik
  • Darius Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Allan

Colin Duncan Kenneth Ross Janet

If you choose Darius

Cyrus Xerxes Leila Jasmine Persia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allan or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Allan at #854 in the United States.

What do Allan and Darius mean?

Allan means "rock, harmony" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Allan and Darius boy or girl names?

Allan is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.

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