Darius vs Marvin

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
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Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746
Marvin Rank #672

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 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

Marvin ___

  • Marvin James
  • Marvin Lee
  • Marvin Earl
  • Marvin Wayne
  • Marvin Ray
  • Marvin Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darius

Cyrus Xerxes Leila Jasmine Persia

If you choose Marvin

Harold Leonard Raymond Gloria Shirley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Marvin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Marvin mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Darius and Marvin boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.

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