Darius vs Keegan

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Darius →

Keegan

Boy #595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Egan, little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin)

Cultural Roots

Irish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#595
Total SSA Count
482
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Keegan →

Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746
Keegan Rank #595

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 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

Keegan ___

  • Keegan James
  • Keegan Patrick
  • Keegan Michael
  • Keegan Thomas
  • Keegan Liam
  • Keegan Ryan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darius

Cyrus Xerxes Leila Jasmine Persia

If you choose Keegan

Declan Connor Liam Maeve Siobhan

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Keegan more popular?

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Keegan mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin).

Are Darius and Keegan boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Keegan is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Keegan vs Darius Darius vs Maurice Darius vs Thaddeus Darius vs Byron Darius vs Ronald
← Full profile: Darius ← Full profile: Keegan Browse all baby names