Darius vs Dustin

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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Dustin

Boy #686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Thor's stone"

Origin: Old Norse Þórsteinn

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#686
Total SSA Count
394
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dust, Dusty

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Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746
Dustin Rank #686

Dustin is more popular, ranked #686 vs #746 for Darius.

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

Dustin ___

  • Dustin Lee
  • Dustin James
  • Dustin Michael
  • Dustin Allen
  • Dustin Wade
  • Dustin Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darius

Cyrus Xerxes Leila Jasmine Persia

If you choose Dustin

Brandon Travis Courtney Shannon Kyle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Dustin more popular?

Dustin is more popular, ranked #686 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Dustin mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Dustin means "Thor's stone" (Old Norse Þórsteinn origin).

Are Darius and Dustin boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Dustin is primarily a boy name.

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