Darius vs Emmitt

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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Emmitt

Boy #681 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal, powerful"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#681
Total SSA Count
400
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746
Emmitt Rank #681

Emmitt is more popular, ranked #681 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

Emmitt ___

  • Emmitt James
  • Emmitt Lee
  • Emmitt Cole
  • Emmitt Grant
  • Emmitt Ray
  • Emmitt Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darius

Cyrus Xerxes Leila Jasmine Persia

If you choose Emmitt

Everett Bennett Beckett Rosie Violet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Emmitt more popular?

Emmitt is more popular, ranked #681 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Emmitt mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Emmitt means "whole, universal, powerful" (Germanic origin).

Are Darius and Emmitt boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Emmitt is primarily a boy name.

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