Dara vs Darrius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dara

Girl #1,029 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"oak tree, oak grove"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Jewish Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,029
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dare

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Darrius

Boy #3,373 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

African-American American Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,373
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar, Darius

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Popularity Comparison

Dara Rank #1,029
Darrius Rank #3,373

Dara is more popular, ranked #1029 vs #3373 for Darrius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dara ___

  • Dara Mae
  • Dara Rose
  • Dara Jane
  • Dara Lynn
  • Dara Claire
  • Dara Louise

Darrius ___

  • Darrius James
  • Darrius Andre
  • Darrius Lee
  • Darrius Michael
  • Darrius Allen
  • Darrius Jerome

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dara

Fiona Niamh Ciaran Orla Declan

If you choose Darrius

Marcus Dominic Lyric Zara Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dara or Darrius more popular?

Dara is more popular, ranked #1029 compared to Darrius at #3373 in the United States.

What do Dara and Darrius mean?

Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Irish Gaelic origin). Darrius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Dara and Darrius boy or girl names?

Dara is primarily a girl name. Darrius is primarily a boy name.

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