Darius

At a Glance: Name: Darius – Meaning: possessor (of goodness) — from Old Persian roots meaning 'to hold/possess' and 'good' – Origin: Persian (Old Persian) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: DAIR-ee-us

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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

Phonetic: DAIR-ee-us   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data via names_full.json, 1880–2024.

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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, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Darius)

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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