Darius vs Dawnda

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
Dawnda Rank #35,698

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #35698 for Dawnda.

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

Dawnda ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darius

Cyrus Xerxes Leila Jasmine Persia

If you choose Dawnda

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Dawnda more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Dawnda at #35698 in the United States.

What do Darius and Dawnda mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Darius and Dawnda boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Dawnda is primarily a girl name.

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