Darius vs Robin

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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Robin

Girl #798 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame, shining fame"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American French Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#798
Total SSA Count
351
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rob

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746
Robin Rank #798

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #798 for Robin.

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

Robin ___

  • Robin Anne
  • Robin Grace
  • Robin Lynn
  • Robin Marie
  • Robin Jean
  • Robin Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darius

Cyrus Xerxes Leila Jasmine Persia

If you choose Robin

Wren Finch Jay Sterling Holly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Robin more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Robin at #798 in the United States.

What do Darius and Robin mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Robin means "bright fame, shining fame" (Germanic origin).

Are Darius and Robin boy or girl names?

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

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