Darius vs Deirde

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

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Deirde

Girl #35,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sorrowful one; broken-hearted"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#35,697
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dee, Didi

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Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746
Deirde Rank #35,697

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #35697 for Deirde.

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

Deirde ___

  • Deirde Rose
  • Deirde Grace
  • Deirde Anne
  • Deirde Marie
  • Deirde Fiona
  • Deirde Brigid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darius

Cyrus Xerxes Leila Jasmine Persia

If you choose Deirde

Niamh Aisling Fionnuala Ciaran Cormac

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Deirde more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Deirde at #35697 in the United States.

What do Darius and Deirde mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Deirde means "sorrowful one; broken-hearted" (Irish origin).

Are Darius and Deirde boy or girl names?

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

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