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Denarius

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Pronounced duh-NAIR-ee-us /dəˈnɛr.i.əs/Medium

Meaning: From the Latin denarius, an ancient Roman silver coin (the word behind 'dinar' and the coin in several Bible passages). Used as a modern given name; noted honestly.Low

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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningFrom the Latin denarius, an ancient Roman silver coin (the word behind 'dinar' and the coin in several Bible passages). Used as a modern given name; noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2022)#12797 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 357

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199519842022

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

Denarius comes from the Latin for an ancient Roman silver coin, familiar from the Bible and behind the word 'dinar.' As a name it reads classical and bold — rare in the U.S. (said 'duh-NAIR-ee-us').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, classical, and bold.

Did you know? Denarius is the Latin name of an ancient Roman silver coin — the word behind 'dinar,' and the coin named in several Bible passages — used today as a bold, classical given name, noted honestly (said 'duh-NAIR-ee-us').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Denarius — Latin 'denarius'; ancient Roman silver coin

Variations

DenarioDenariousDinarius

Nicknames

DenAri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Denarius mean?

Denarius is the Latin name of an ancient Roman silver coin, mentioned in several Bible passages.

How do you pronounce Denarius?

It's said duh-NAIR-ee-us /dəˈnɛr.i.əs/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Denarius a boy or girl name?

Denarius is a boy's name.

How popular is Denarius?

Denarius is rare in the U.S.

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