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Darrion

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAIR-ee-on /ˈdɛr.i.ɑn/High

Meaning: Modern elaboration in the Darius/Darren family — Darius from Persian, 'possessor, wealthy' — with the fashionable -ion endingLow

In 30 seconds: Darius's modern American cousin: Darrion elaborates the 'possessor, wealthy' name with a rhythmic -ion ending. Smooth, confident, and contemporary.
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Origin MediumPersian, American
MeaningModern elaboration in the Darius/Darren family — Darius from Persian, 'possessor, wealthy' — with the fashionable -ion ending
U.S. rank (2025)#4741 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,398

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419612025

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

Darrion is a modern elaboration in the Darius/Darren family — Darius from Old Persian Darayavahush, 'possessor, holder of the good, wealthy' — with the fashionable -ion ending (compare Davion, Tavion). Popular in African American naming, it pairs an ancient root with contemporary rhythm.

It registers thinly in recent records. Rare, possessor at the deep root, and modern.

Did you know? Trace Darrion back through Darius and you reach the great Persian king Darius the Great — so beneath the modern sound runs a thread of ancient royalty.
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Darius — root background

Variations

DarionDarianDorian

Nicknames

Dar

Famous Bearers

  • ★Darrion Caldwell (1986-)
    American NCAA wrestling champion and Bellator MMA fighter

If you like Darrion…

Darion— a near-twin spelling
Darian— a fellow Dar- elaboration
Dorian— a companion -ian name
Davion— another -ion modern favorite

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Darrion mean?

Darrion is a modern elaboration of Darius/Darren, from Persian for 'possessor, wealthy', with an -ion ending.

How do you pronounce Darrion?

It's said DAIR-ee-on /ˈdɛr.i.ɑn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Darrion a boy or girl name?

Darrion is a boy's name.

How popular is Darrion?

Darrion is a rare name in the U.S.

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