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Ladarius

♂ Boy

Pronounced lə-DAIR-ee-əs /ləˈdɛr.i.əs/High

Meaning: Modern coinage joining a La- prefix to Darius (Persian, 'possessor of good/wealthy')Low

In 30 seconds: Darius, with a smooth La-front: Ladarius joins the kingly 'possessor of good' name to a stylish prefix. Strong, grand, and modern.
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Origin MediumAmerican, Persian
MeaningModern coinage joining a La- prefix to Darius (Persian, 'possessor of good/wealthy')
U.S. rank (2025)#5131 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,547

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199519762025

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

Ladarius is a modern coinage joining a La- prefix to Darius — from Old Persian Darayavahush, 'possessor of good, wealthy' (the great king Darius). The construction is contemporary; Darius supplies the root, which we note.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, possessor-of-good at the (Darius) root, and grand.

Did you know? Ladarius prefixes Darius — the great Persian king's name, 'possessor of good/wealthy' — with a La-, in the LaShawn/LaMar tradition.
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name — Darius — root etymology

Variations

LaDariusLadarriusLedarius

Nicknames

DariusDare

Famous Bearers

  • ★LaDarius Green (1990-)
    American NFL tight end who played for several teams including the Pittsburgh Steelers and San Diego Chargers
  • ★LaDarius McCullough (2002-)
    American college football safety who played at Mississippi State

If you like Ladarius…

Darius— the name it builds on
Lamar— another La- classic
Azarius— shares the -us ending
Tydus— lands in the same popularity range
Damarcus— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ladarius mean?

Ladarius joins a La- prefix to Darius, Persian 'possessor of good, wealthy'.

How do you pronounce Ladarius?

It's said lə-DAIR-ee-əs /ləˈdɛr.i.əs/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ladarius a boy or girl name?

Ladarius is a boy's name.

How popular is Ladarius?

Ladarius is a rare name in the U.S.

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