Darius vs Hassan

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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Hassan

Boy #650 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, excellent"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic African Persian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#650
Total SSA Count
425
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hass

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Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746
Hassan Rank #650

Hassan is more popular, ranked #650 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

Hassan ___

  • Hassan Ali
  • Hassan Omar
  • Hassan Malik
  • Hassan Nour
  • Hassan Tariq
  • Hassan Zayn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darius

Cyrus Xerxes Leila Jasmine Persia

If you choose Hassan

Fatima Aisha Omar Layla Yasmin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Hassan more popular?

Hassan is more popular, ranked #650 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Hassan mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Hassan means "beautiful, excellent" (Arabic origin).

Are Darius and Hassan boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Hassan is primarily a boy name.

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