Darius vs Darwin

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

Darius Rank #746
Darwin Rank #841

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #841 for Darwin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darius ___

  • Darius James
  • Darius Emmanuel
  • Darius Cole
  • Darius Antoine
  • Darius Malik
  • Darius Andre

Darwin ___

  • Darwin James
  • Darwin Cole
  • Darwin Lee
  • Darwin Alexander
  • Darwin Thomas
  • Darwin Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Darwin more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Darwin at #841 in the United States.

What do Darius and Darwin mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Darwin means "beloved companion" (Old English origin).

Are Darius and Darwin boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Darwin is primarily a boy name.

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