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Darrius

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAIR-ee-əs /ˈdɛr.i.əs/High

Meaning: Double-r spelling of Darius, from Old Persian Darayavaush, traditionally 'possessing goodness' or 'holding firm the good'High

In 30 seconds: The Persian king-of-kings with a doubled r: Darrius keeps Darius's 'possessing goodness' and adds a letter of distinction. Empire-grade name, varsity-jacket spelling.
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Origin HighPersian, American
MeaningDouble-r spelling of Darius, from Old Persian Darayavaush, traditionally 'possessing goodness' or 'holding firm the good'
U.S. rank (2025)#3971 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births27 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,688

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419622025

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

Darrius doubles the r of Darius, the Greek form of Old Persian Darayavaush — 'he who holds firm the good' — the name of three Achaemenid kings, most famously Darius the Great. The variant spelling spread in late twentieth-century America, where the name's regal sound found steady favor in Black American families.

Athletes from the NFL's Darrius Heyward-Bey onward keep the spelling on rosters. It remains an uncommon variant of an ancient royal standard.

Did you know? Darius the Great connected his empire with the Royal Road — couriers could cross 1,600 miles in a week, an ancient postal miracle Herodotus praised in words the USPS still echoes.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Darius — etymology

Variations

DariusDarriousDario

Nicknames

DareD

Famous Bearers

  • ★Darrius Heyward-Bey (1987-)
    American former NFL wide receiver and first-round draft pick

If you like Darrius…

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Darrius mean?

Darrius is a spelling of Darius, from Old Persian Darayavaush, traditionally 'possessing goodness' or 'holding firm the good'.

How do you pronounce Darrius?

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

Is Darrius a boy or girl name?

Darrius is a boy's name.

How popular is Darrius?

Darrius is an uncommon spelling in the U.S.; Darius is the classic form.

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