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Darrio

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAR-ee-oh /ˈdɑr.i.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Dario, the Italian/Spanish form of Darius, from Old Persian Darayavaush, 'possessing goodness' or 'wealthy; upholding good'. The doubled '-rr-' is a stylistic variant.Low

In 30 seconds: A regal name: Darrio spells Dario/Darius — 'possessing goodness' (said 'DAR-ee-oh').
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Origin LowItalian, Persian
MeaningA spelling of Dario, the Italian/Spanish form of Darius, from Old Persian Darayavaush, 'possessing goodness' or 'wealthy; upholding good'. The doubled '-rr-' is a stylistic variant.
U.S. rank (2024)#12691 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 78

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119732024

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

Darrio is a spelling of Dario, the Italian and Spanish form of Darius, from Old Persian Darayavaush, 'possessing goodness' or 'wealthy'. Borne by Persian kings, it carries a regal, Mediterranean warmth here (said 'DAR-ee-oh').

In the U.S. it appears rarely in this spelling, against the more common Dario. Regal and warm.

Did you know? Darrio is a spelling of Dario, from the Persian Darius ('possessing goodness; wealthy') — the name of great kings, in a warm Italian dress (said 'DAR-ee-oh').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Darrio — Spelling of Dario/Darius, 'possessing goodness'

Variations

DarioDariusDariio

Nicknames

DarRio

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Darrio mean?

Darrio is a spelling of Dario/Darius, meaning 'possessing goodness' or 'wealthy'.

How do you pronounce Darrio?

It's said DAR-ee-oh /ˈdɑr.i.oʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Darrio a boy or girl name?

Darrio is a boy's name.

How popular is Darrio?

Darrio is a rare spelling in the U.S., against the more common Dario.

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