Darrius vs Kailer

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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Kailer

Boy #3,467 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"combination of Kai (sea/earth) and -ler suffix (one who)"

Origin: American/Norse/Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,467
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kai, K

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Popularity Comparison

Darrius Rank #3,373
Kailer Rank #3,467

Darrius is more popular, ranked #3373 vs #3467 for Kailer.

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

Kailer ___

  • Kailer James
  • Kailer Scott
  • Kailer Lee
  • Kailer Blake
  • Kailer Chase
  • Kailer Drew

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Darrius

Marcus Dominic Lyric Zara Amara

If you choose Kailer

Kylie Rylan Jaylen Brayden Jayla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrius or Kailer more popular?

Darrius is more popular, ranked #3373 compared to Kailer at #3467 in the United States.

What do Darrius and Kailer mean?

Darrius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Kailer means "combination of Kai (sea/earth) and -ler suffix (one who)" (American/Norse/Hawaiian origin).

Are Darrius and Kailer boy or girl names?

Darrius is primarily a boy name. Kailer is primarily a boy name.

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