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Dearius

♂ Boy

Pronounced dee-AIR-ee-uhs /diˈɛr.i.əs/Medium

Meaning: A modern spelling of Darius, from Old Persian Darayavaush, 'possessing goodness' or 'wealthy; upholding good'. The 'Dea-' styling is a contemporary respelling; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A regal name in fresh dress: Dearius spells Darius — 'possessing goodness' (said 'dee-AIR-ee-uhs').

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Origin LowEnglish, Persian

MeaningA modern spelling of Darius, from Old Persian Darayavaush, 'possessing goodness' or 'wealthy; upholding good'. The 'Dea-' styling is a contemporary respelling; routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#12703 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1995

Total births (all-time)≈ 412

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Dearius is a spelling of Darius, from Old Persian Darayavaush, 'possessing goodness' or 'wealthy'. Borne by great Persian kings, it gets a contemporary 'Dea-' styling here, and routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'dee-AIR-ee-uhs').

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

Did you know? Dearius is a modern spelling of Darius, the Persian king's name meaning 'possessing goodness; wealthy' — routes uncertain in this styling, which we note (said 'dee-AIR-ee-uhs').

Overall data confidence 35%

References — Dearius — Spelling of Darius, 'possessing goodness'; routes uncertain

Variations

DariusDarriusDariuss

Nicknames

DeeRius

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dearius mean?

Dearius is a spelling of Darius, meaning 'possessing goodness' or 'wealthy'. The route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Dearius?

It's said dee-AIR-ee-uhs /diˈɛr.i.əs/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dearius a boy or girl name?

Dearius is a boy's name.

How popular is Dearius?

Dearius is a rare spelling in the U.S., against the more common Darius.