Darrius vs Maven

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Darrius Rank #3,373
Maven Rank #1,550

Maven is more popular, ranked #1550 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

Maven ___

  • Maven Rose
  • Maven Claire
  • Maven Grace
  • Maven Jane
  • Maven Elise
  • Maven Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darrius

Marcus Dominic Lyric Zara Amara

If you choose Maven

Sage Quinn Wren Finn Scout

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrius or Maven more popular?

Maven is more popular, ranked #1550 compared to Darrius at #3373 in the United States.

What do Darrius and Maven mean?

Darrius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Maven means "one who understands" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darrius and Maven boy or girl names?

Darrius is primarily a boy name. Maven is primarily a girl name.

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