Anouk 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

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Popularity Comparison

Anouk Rank #35,359
Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #35359 for Anouk.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anouk ___

  • Anouk Marie
  • Anouk Louise
  • Anouk Claire
  • Anouk Rose
  • Anouk Elise
  • Anouk Sophie

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 Anouk

Femke Sanne Loes Roos Tobias

If you choose Darius

Cyrus Xerxes Leila Jasmine Persia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anouk or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Anouk at #35359 in the United States.

What do Anouk and Darius mean?

Anouk means "grace, favor" (Hebrew via Dutch/French origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Anouk and Darius boy or girl names?

Anouk is primarily a girl name. Darius is primarily a boy name.

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