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Derrius

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAIR-ee-us /ˈdɛ.ri.əs/Medium

Meaning: Derrius reads as a modern respelling of Darius — the Latinized form of Old Persian Darayavaush, 'holding firm the good' (a name of Persian kings). As spelled Derrius is a variant; the base is documented, the respelled route we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A regal three-beat name: Derrius restyles Darius ('holding firm the good') (said 'DAIR-ee-us'). Base documented, route noted.
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Origin LowPersian, American English
MeaningDerrius reads as a modern respelling of Darius — the Latinized form of Old Persian Darayavaush, 'holding firm the good' (a name of Persian kings). As spelled Derrius is a variant; the base is documented, the respelled route we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12729 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 843

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198919752024

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

Derrius is a modern respelling of Darius, the Latinized Old Persian Darayavaush, 'holding firm the good,' borne by ancient Persian kings. As spelled Derrius is a variant; the classical base is documented, the respelled route we note (said 'DAIR-ee-us').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. and reads as a modern take on Darius. Rare, classical-root, and regal.

Did you know? Derrius respells Darius — from Old Persian Darayavaush, borne by Persian kings and meaning 'holding firm the good' — with a doubled -rr- and -ius ending (said 'DAIR-ee-us').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Derrius — respelling of Darius; Old Persian 'holding firm the good'

Variations

DariusDarriusDerius

Nicknames

DareRio

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Derrius mean?

Derrius is a modern respelling of Darius, from Old Persian Darayavaush ('holding firm the good'). The base is documented; the respelled route we note.

How do you pronounce Derrius?

It's said DAIR-ee-us /ˈdɛ.ri.əs/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Derrius a boy or girl name?

Derrius is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Derrius?

Derrius is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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