Darius vs Shalyn

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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Shalyn

Girl #35,391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#35,391
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Shay, Lyn, Sha

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Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746
Shalyn Rank #35,391

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #35391 for Shalyn.

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

Shalyn ___

  • Shalyn Marie
  • Shalyn Nicole
  • Shalyn Rose
  • Shalyn Dawn
  • Shalyn Beth

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Darius

Cyrus Xerxes Leila Jasmine Persia

If you choose Shalyn

Kayla Brynley Aiden Caitlin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Shalyn more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Shalyn at #35391 in the United States.

What do Darius and Shalyn mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Shalyn means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Darius and Shalyn boy or girl names?

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

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