Cayson 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
Full profile for Darius →

Popularity Comparison

Cayson Rank #764
Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #764 for Cayson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cayson ___

  • Cayson James
  • Cayson Lee
  • Cayson Thomas
  • Cayson Allen
  • Cayson Robert
  • Cayson Wayne

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 Cayson

Brayden Jayden Landon Paisley Kinsley

If you choose Darius

Cyrus Xerxes Leila Jasmine Persia

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cayson or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Cayson at #764 in the United States.

What do Cayson and Darius mean?

Cayson means "healer (via Jason)" (Greek origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Cayson and Darius boy or girl names?

Cayson is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Darius vs Cayson Cayson vs Kamden Cayson vs Zymir Cayson vs Wylder Cayson vs Brock
← Full profile: Cayson ← Full profile: Darius Browse all baby names