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Dharius

♂ Boy

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

Meaning: A spelling of Darius — from Old Persian Darayavush, 'possessing goodness; one who holds firm the good; wealthy'Low

In 30 seconds: Possessing goodness; one who holds firm the good: Dharius spells Darius. Crisp, regal, and warm (said 'DAIR-ee-us').
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Origin LowPersian
MeaningA spelling of Darius — from Old Persian Darayavush, 'possessing goodness; one who holds firm the good; wealthy'
U.S. rank (2025)#7802 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 119

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420122025

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

Dharius is a spelling of Darius — from Old Persian Darayavush, 'possessing goodness; one who holds firm the good; wealthy' — borne by Darius the Great, king of the Persian Empire. A crisp, regal name (said 'DAIR-ee-us'; nickname Dar).

In the U.S. it appears as a variant spelling. Rare in this form, possessing-goodness at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Darius means 'possessing goodness; one who holds firm the good; wealthy' in Old Persian (Darius the Great) — Dharius is a spelling, crisp and regal (said 'DAIR-ee-us').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Darius — Persian etymology

Variations

DariusDarriusDariusz

Nicknames

Dar

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If you like Dharius…

Darius— the standard spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dharius mean?

Dharius spells Darius — Old Persian 'possessing goodness; one who holds firm the good'.

How do you pronounce Dharius?

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

Is Dharius a boy or girl name?

Dharius is a boy's name.

How popular is Dharius?

Dharius is a rare name in the U.S.

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