Darius vs Jamal

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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Jamal

Boy #1,183 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beauty, handsomeness"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African American Swahili Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,183
Total SSA Count
175
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Mal

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Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746
Jamal Rank #1,183

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #1183 for Jamal.

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

Jamal ___

  • Jamal Kareem
  • Jamal Andre
  • Jamal Deon
  • Jamal Isaiah
  • Jamal Marcus
  • Jamal Ahmad

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darius

Cyrus Xerxes Leila Jasmine Persia

If you choose Jamal

Tariq Amara Layla Nadia Kareem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Jamal more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Jamal at #1183 in the United States.

What do Darius and Jamal mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Jamal means "beauty, handsomeness" (Arabic origin).

Are Darius and Jamal boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Jamal is primarily a boy name.

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