Darius vs Windie

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

Windie

Girl #35,522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend, fair one"

Origin: Welsh or literary coinage

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#35,522
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Win, Winni

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746
Windie Rank #35,522

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #35522 for Windie.

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

Windie ___

  • Windie Mae
  • Windie Rose
  • Windie Jean
  • Windie Ann
  • Windie Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darius

Cyrus Xerxes Leila Jasmine Persia

If you choose Windie

Cindy Sandy Mindy Randy Brandy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Windie more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Windie at #35522 in the United States.

What do Darius and Windie mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Windie means "friend, fair one" (Welsh or literary coinage origin).

Are Darius and Windie boy or girl names?

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

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