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Cadarius

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How to Pronounce Cadarius

Pronounced kuh-DAIR-ee-us /kəˈdɛəriəs/Medium

Meaning: Cadarius joins the Ca- prefix common in African American coinages to Darius, an old Persian royal name from Darayavahush, understood as 'holding firm to the good' or 'possessing goodness'. The Ca- opening is decorative and meaningless on its own, so the inherited sense comes from the Darius half, with its regal, ancient ring.Low

In 30 seconds: Cadarius pairs a Ca- prefix with Darius, a Persian royal name meaning 'holding firm to good'. Never common, it peaked in the mid-nineteen-nineties (say kuh-DAIR-ee-us).
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Origin MediumAfrican American, Persian
MeaningCadarius joins the Ca- prefix common in African American coinages to Darius, an old Persian royal name from Darayavahush, understood as 'holding firm to the good' or 'possessing goodness'. The Ca- opening is decorative and meaningless on its own, so the inherited sense comes from the Darius half, with its regal, ancient ring.
U.S. rank (2022)#9994 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 384

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619872022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cadarius is a modern American name built by fitting the fashionable Ca- prefix onto Darius, a name carried by ancient Persian kings and read as 'holding firm to good'. The blend keeps Darius's dignified meaning while giving it a longer, contemporary shape.

Cadarius never became common in United States records. It surfaced in the late nineteen-eighties, touched a modest high of a couple dozen boys a year around 1996, and grew scarce afterward. A boy named Cadarius then is in his late twenties now.

Did you know? The Darius inside Cadarius was the name of three Persian kings, including Darius the Great, giving this modern coinage a deep and unexpectedly royal root.
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Cadarius / Darius — Ca- prefix + Darius (Persian 'holding firm to good')

Variations

CedariusKadariusCadarisDarius

Nicknames

DairCadeRio

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If you like Cadarius…

Darius— the Persian name at the core of Cadarius
Kadarius— a K-spelled twin of the same blend
Demarius— a parallel prefix-plus-Darius coinage
Cedric— a similar dignified multi-syllable boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cadarius mean?

Cadarius joins the Ca- prefix to Darius, a Persian royal name meaning 'holding firm to the good'.

How do you pronounce Cadarius?

It's said kuh-DAIR-ee-us /kəˈdɛəriəs/, four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Cadarius a boy or girl name?

Cadarius is used as a boy's name.

Is Cadarius a popular name?

No, it has always been rare, a Darius-based coinage that peaked in the mid-nineteen-nineties.

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