Darrius vs Donavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrius

Boy #3,373 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

African-American American Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,373
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar, Darius

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Donavan

Boy #3,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"dark warrior, little dark chieftain"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,223
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Don, Van, Danny

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Popularity Comparison

Darrius Rank #3,373
Donavan Rank #3,223

Donavan is more popular, ranked #3223 vs #3373 for Darrius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darrius ___

  • Darrius James
  • Darrius Andre
  • Darrius Lee
  • Darrius Michael
  • Darrius Allen
  • Darrius Jerome

Donavan ___

  • Donavan James
  • Donavan Patrick
  • Donavan Michael
  • Donavan Thomas
  • Donavan Sean
  • Donavan Brendan

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Darrius

Marcus Dominic Lyric Zara Amara

If you choose Donavan

Cillian Declan Siobhan Maeve Killian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrius or Donavan more popular?

Donavan is more popular, ranked #3223 compared to Darrius at #3373 in the United States.

What do Darrius and Donavan mean?

Darrius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Donavan means "dark warrior, little dark chieftain" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Darrius and Donavan boy or girl names?

Darrius is primarily a boy name. Donavan is primarily a boy name.

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