Darrius vs Theodore

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

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Popularity Comparison

Darrius Rank #3,373
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrius or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Darrius at #3373 in the United States.

What do Darrius and Theodore mean?

Darrius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Darrius and Theodore boy or girl names?

Darrius is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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