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Dary

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAIR-ee /ˈdɛər.i/Medium

Meaning: A short modern name, read as a pet form of Darius ('possessing goodness') or Darryl, or a spin on 'Dari' (a Persian language name). Its route as a name is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A short modern name: Dary reads as a form of Darius or Darryl (said 'DAIR-ee'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, Persian
MeaningA short modern name, read as a pet form of Darius ('possessing goodness') or Darryl, or a spin on 'Dari' (a Persian language name). Its route as a name is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12692 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1958
Total births (all-time)≈ 144

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197019552024

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

Dary is a short modern name, read as a pet form of Darius ('possessing goodness') or Darryl, or a play on 'Dari'. It fits a taste for brief, upbeat '-y' names, and routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'DAIR-ee').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Short, modern, and singular.

Did you know? Dary reads as a snappy short form of Darius or Darryl — or a spin on Dari — a modern name whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'DAIR-ee').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Dary — Short form of Darius/Darryl; routes uncertain

Variations

DarryDariusDarryl

Nicknames

DarDae

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If you like Dary…

Darius— a fuller name Dary shortens
Darryl— a like 'Dar-' base name
Gary— a like short '-ary' pick
Barry— a like brief upbeat choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dary mean?

Dary is a short form of Darius ('possessing goodness') or Darryl. The route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Dary?

It's said DAIR-ee /ˈdɛər.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dary a boy or girl name?

Dary is a boy's name.

How popular is Dary?

Dary is a rare name in the U.S.

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