Darrius vs Kwame

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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Kwame

Boy #3,308 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born on Saturday"

Origin: Akan (Twi)

Cultural Roots

Ghanaian African African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,308
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kwa

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Popularity Comparison

Darrius Rank #3,373
Kwame Rank #3,308

Kwame is more popular, ranked #3308 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

Kwame ___

  • Kwame James
  • Kwame Emmanuel
  • Kwame Kofi
  • Kwame Asante
  • Kwame Isaiah
  • Kwame Malik

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Marcus Dominic Lyric Zara Amara

If you choose Kwame

Kofi Ama Abena Yaa Adwoa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrius or Kwame more popular?

Kwame is more popular, ranked #3308 compared to Darrius at #3373 in the United States.

What do Darrius and Kwame mean?

Darrius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Kwame means "born on Saturday" (Akan (Twi) origin).

Are Darrius and Kwame boy or girl names?

Darrius is primarily a boy name. Kwame is primarily a boy name.

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