Darius vs Liam

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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Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darius

Cyrus Xerxes Leila Jasmine Persia

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Liam mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Darius and Liam boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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