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Darious

♂ Boy

Pronounced duh-RY-us /dəˈraɪ.əs/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Darius, from Old Persian Darayavaush, 'possessing good; holding firm the good.' Borne by Persian kings, including Darius the Great.Medium

In 30 seconds: A regal Persian name: Darious means 'possessing good' (said 'duh-RY-us'). A spelling of Darius, borne by ancient kings.
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Origin MediumPersian
MeaningA variant spelling of Darius, from Old Persian Darayavaush, 'possessing good; holding firm the good.' Borne by Persian kings, including Darius the Great.
U.S. rank (2025)#9098 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,558

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319522025

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

Darious respells Darius, from Old Persian Darayavaush, 'possessing good; holding firm the good.' It was borne by several kings of the Achaemenid Empire, above all Darius the Great, giving it an ancient, regal weight - the -ious spelling is a modern touch, rare in the U.S. (said 'duh-RY-us').

It appears rarely, next to the standard Darius. Rare, regal, and historic at the root.

Did you know? Darious is a spelling of Darius, from the Old Persian for 'possessing good; holding firm the good' - the name of Persian kings, including Darius the Great (said 'duh-RY-us').
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Darious — variant of Darius; Old Persian 'possessing good'

Variations

DariusDariushDarrius

Nicknames

DariDee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Darious mean?

Darious is a form of Darius, from the Old Persian for 'possessing good; holding firm the good.'

How do you pronounce Darious?

It's said duh-RY-us /dəˈraɪ.əs/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Darious a boy or girl name?

Darious is a boy's name.

How popular is Darious?

Darious is a rare spelling in the U.S., next to the standard Darius.

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