Darius vs Nicoll

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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Nicoll

Girl #35,366 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

French English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#35,366
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nikki, Nic, Colle

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746
Nicoll Rank #35,366

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #35366 for Nicoll.

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

Nicoll ___

  • Nicoll Marie
  • Nicoll Grace
  • Nicoll Louise
  • Nicoll Anne
  • Nicoll Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darius

Cyrus Xerxes Leila Jasmine Persia

If you choose Nicoll

Nicole Nicola Nicolette Dominique

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Nicoll more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Nicoll at #35366 in the United States.

What do Darius and Nicoll mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Nicoll means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Darius and Nicoll boy or girl names?

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

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