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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Variant of Darius, traditionally rendered "possessing/upholding goodness"
- Origin
- Italian/Spanish (from Darius)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- DAR-ee-oh
Dario is a boy's name with an Italian and Spanish background, a variant of Darius, which is traditionally rendered as "possessing/upholding goodness." It's pronounced DAR-ee-oh, and it has a worldly, classic feel that suits a parent who wants something familiar in sound but not overused.
Meaning & Origin of Dario
Meaning: Variant of Darius, traditionally rendered "possessing/upholding goodness".
Origin: Italian/Spanish (from Darius).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Dario
DAR-ee-ohIPA /ˈdɑːrioʊ/
Popularity of Dario
Dario ranked #635 in the U.S. in 2024, with 439 babies given the name that year. That is also its highest ranking in Social Security records going back to 1909, so the name is at its most popular right now.
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FAQ
What does the name Dario mean?
Variant of Darius, traditionally rendered “possessing/upholding goodness”. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Dario?
Dario is pronounced DAR-ee-oh (IPA: /ˈdɑːrioʊ/).
Is Dario a popular name right now?
Dario is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #635 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1909–2024.)
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