Darius vs Kiaan

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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Kiaan

Boy #930 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Indian Persian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#930
Total SSA Count
248
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ki, Kee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746
Kiaan Rank #930

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #930 for Kiaan.

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

Kiaan ___

  • Kiaan James
  • Kiaan Ali
  • Kiaan Raj
  • Kiaan Lee
  • Kiaan Sean
  • Kiaan David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darius

Cyrus Xerxes Leila Jasmine Persia

If you choose Kiaan

Zara Aiden Riya Rohan Sana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Kiaan more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Kiaan at #930 in the United States.

What do Darius and Kiaan mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Kiaan means "ancient, enduring" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Darius and Kiaan boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Kiaan is primarily a boy name.

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