Darius vs Princeton

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
Princeton Rank #615

Princeton is more popular, ranked #615 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

Princeton ___

  • Princeton James
  • Princeton Alexander
  • Princeton Lee
  • Princeton Isaiah
  • Princeton Malik
  • Princeton Darius

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Darius

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If you choose Princeton

Kingston Bentley Kennedy Savannah Addison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Princeton more popular?

Princeton is more popular, ranked #615 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Princeton mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Princeton means "prince's town" (English origin).

Are Darius and Princeton boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Princeton is primarily a boy name.

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