Darius vs Lashan

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

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Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746
Lashan Rank #35,711

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #35711 for Lashan.

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

Lashan ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darius

Cyrus Xerxes Leila Jasmine Persia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Lashan more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Lashan at #35711 in the United States.

What do Darius and Lashan mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Darius and Lashan boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Lashan is primarily a girl name.

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