Darrius vs Rashid

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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Rashid

Boy #3,519 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rightly guided, following the right path"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Persian Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,519
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rash, Rashi

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Popularity Comparison

Darrius Rank #3,373
Rashid Rank #3,519

Darrius is more popular, ranked #3373 vs #3519 for Rashid.

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

Rashid ___

  • Rashid Ali
  • Rashid Hassan
  • Rashid Omar
  • Rashid Jamal
  • Rashid Kareem
  • Rashid Malik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrius or Rashid more popular?

Darrius is more popular, ranked #3373 compared to Rashid at #3519 in the United States.

What do Darrius and Rashid mean?

Darrius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Rashid means "rightly guided, following the right path" (Arabic origin).

Are Darrius and Rashid boy or girl names?

Darrius is primarily a boy name. Rashid is primarily a boy name.

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