Darius vs Shamarie

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
Shamarie Rank #22,772

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #22772 for Shamarie.

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

Shamarie ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darius

Cyrus Xerxes Leila Jasmine Persia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Shamarie more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Shamarie at #22772 in the United States.

What do Darius and Shamarie mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Darius and Shamarie boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Shamarie is primarily a boy name.

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