Darius vs Noah

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
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darius

Cyrus Xerxes Leila Jasmine Persia

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Noah mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darius and Noah boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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