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Daryus

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAIR-ee-us /ˈdɛr.i.əs/Medium

Meaning: Daryus is a spelling variant of Darius, the Greek form of the Old Persian Darayavaush, understood as 'he who holds firm the good' or 'possessing goodness.' It was borne by several kings of ancient Persia.Low

In 30 seconds: Daryus is a respelling of Darius, an Old Persian royal name meaning 'he who holds firm the good.' It was always rare and peaked in the late nineteen-nineties (said DAIR-ee-us).
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Origin LowPersian, American
MeaningDaryus is a spelling variant of Darius, the Greek form of the Old Persian Darayavaush, understood as 'he who holds firm the good' or 'possessing goodness.' It was borne by several kings of ancient Persia.
U.S. rank (2022)#11178 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 336

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919892022

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

Daryus reworks Darius, the Greek rendering of the Old Persian Darayavaush, a kingly name meaning 'he who holds firm the good.' Borne by rulers of the ancient Persian empire, the name carries real grandeur, which the streamlined Daryus spelling gives a contemporary edge.

The spelling stayed rare, reaching a small high around 1996 and appearing only occasionally since. A Daryus from that time is in his late twenties today.

Did you know? Darius the Great ruled a vast Persian empire and left the famous Behistun inscription, so even a modern respelling like Daryus reaches back to a genuinely imperial namesake.
Overall data confidence 35%
References - Daryus — Respelling of Darius (Old Persian Darayavaush, 'holds firm the good')

Variations

DariusDarriusDariusz

Nicknames

DarDariRye

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Darius— the standard name Daryus respells
Darrius— a like doubled-r variant
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Cyrus— another Old Persian royal name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Daryus mean?

It is a respelling of Darius, from the Old Persian Darayavaush, understood as 'he who holds firm the good.'

How do you pronounce Daryus?

It is said DAIR-ee-us /ˈdɛr.i.əs/, three syllables with the stress at the start.

Is Daryus a boy or girl name?

Daryus is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Daryus?

It has always been rare in the United States, peaking in the late nineteen-nineties.

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