Darius vs Rocky

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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Rocky

Boy #658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the rocks"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#658
Total SSA Count
418
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rock

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Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746
Rocky Rank #658

Rocky is more popular, ranked #658 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

Rocky ___

  • Rocky James
  • Rocky Lee
  • Rocky Dean
  • Rocky Jay
  • Rocky Ray
  • Rocky Gene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darius

Cyrus Xerxes Leila Jasmine Persia

If you choose Rocky

Buster Stella Roxie Hank Duke

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Rocky more popular?

Rocky is more popular, ranked #658 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Rocky mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Rocky means "from the rocks" (English origin).

Are Darius and Rocky boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Rocky is primarily a boy name.

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