Darius vs Duwana

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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Duwana

Girl #35,663 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little dark one, dark-haired"

Origin: Irish Gaelic dubh + diminutive

Cultural Roots

Irish American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#35,663
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Du, Wana, Ana

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Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746
Duwana Rank #35,663

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #35663 for Duwana.

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

Duwana ___

  • Duwana Marie
  • Duwana Lynn
  • Duwana Rose
  • Duwana Kay
  • Duwana Renee
  • Duwana Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Duwana

Tanisha Latoya Deshawn Shawna Keisha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Duwana more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Duwana at #35663 in the United States.

What do Darius and Duwana mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Duwana means "little dark one, dark-haired" (Irish Gaelic dubh + diminutive origin).

Are Darius and Duwana boy or girl names?

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

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