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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Possessor (of goodness) — from Old Persian roots meaning 'to hold/possess' and 'good'
- Origin
- Persian (Old Persian)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- DAIR-ee-us
Darius is a boy's name rooted in Old Persian, built from words meaning 'to hold or possess' and 'good' — together read as 'possessor of goodness.' It's pronounced DAIR-ee-us, and its Persian origin gives it a global, well-traveled quality. SSA records for the name go back to 1880, so it's had a long, documented history in American naming data.
Meaning & Origin of Darius
Meaning: Possessor (of goodness) — from Old Persian roots meaning 'to hold/possess' and 'good'.
Origin: Persian (Old Persian).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Darius
DAIR-ee-usIPA /ˈdɛriəs/
Popularity of Darius
Darius hit its high point in 1990, when 2,033 boys were given the name and it ranked #152 nationally. By 2024 it had fallen to #746, with 343 boys named Darius that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Darius mean?
Possessor (of goodness) — from Old Persian roots meaning ‘to hold/possess’ and ‘good’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Darius?
Darius is pronounced DAIR-ee-us (IPA: /ˈdɛriəs/).
Is Darius a popular name right now?
Darius peaked at #152 in 1990 and is ranked #746 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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