Aram vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aram

Boy #1,625 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted, high place"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Armenian Hebrew Middle Eastern Syrian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,625
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ram

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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
Nicknames
Dare, Dary

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Popularity Comparison

Aram Rank #1,625
Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #1625 for Aram.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aram ___

  • Aram David
  • Aram Isaac
  • Aram Elias
  • Aram Nathaniel
  • Aram Gabriel
  • Aram Michael

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 Aram

Naomi Ezra Soren Miriam Levi

If you choose Darius

Cyrus Xerxes Leila Jasmine Persia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aram or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Aram at #1625 in the United States.

What do Aram and Darius mean?

Aram means "exalted, high place" (Hebrew origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Aram and Darius boy or girl names?

Aram is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.

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