Chad 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

Chad Rank #1,812
Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #1812 for Chad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chad ___

  • Chad Michael
  • Chad Thomas
  • Chad Ryan
  • Chad William
  • Chad Andrew
  • Chad Joseph

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 Chad

Brad Todd Scott Jennifer Amy

If you choose Darius

Cyrus Xerxes Leila Jasmine Persia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chad or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Chad at #1812 in the United States.

What do Chad and Darius mean?

Chad means "warrior, battle" (Old English/Brythonic origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Chad and Darius boy or girl names?

Chad is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.

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