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Darion

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAR-ee-uhn /ˈdæɹ.i.ən/Medium

Meaning: possessing goodness (variant of Darius)Medium

In 30 seconds: Darion is a variant of the Persian name Darius, meaning 'possessing goodness.'
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Origin MediumPersian
Meaningpossessing goodness (variant of Darius)
U.S. rank (2024)#2710 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births48 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,172

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419572024

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

History & Origin

It reworks Darius, a royal Persian name carrying the sense of holding on to what is good, into a softer modern spelling. The meaning travels with its parent name rather than from a fresh root. Its variants Darian, Darien and the older Darren show the cluster of -ar- names it sits within.

The -ion ending gives it a smooth, contemporary close while keeping the ancient Persian meaning. Forms like Daren and Darin trim it down further.

Did you know? Darion is a modern variant of Darius, from Old Persian Darayavahush ('possessing/maintaining goodness'), the name of King Darius the Great.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Darion — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSVEtymology — Darion — meaning/etymology

Variations

DarenDarianDarienDarinDarren

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Darius— the Persian source name that gives Darion its possessing-goodness meaning.
Darian— a listed variant nearly identical in sound and origin.
Darien— another close variant spelling in the same name family.
Darren— a related form sharing the Dar- root with Darion.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Darion mean?

Darion is a variant of Darius, from Old Persian Darayavahush meaning 'possessing goodness', the name of Darius the Great.

How do you pronounce Darion?

It's commonly said DAR-ee-uhn /ˈdæɹ.i.ən/.

Is Darion a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Darion is used as a boy name.

How popular is Darion?

In 2024, Darion ranked #2710 in the U.S. for boys, with 48 births recorded.