Darius
Darius: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdæɹi.əs/ · /ˈdɑɹi.əs/
Meaning and origin of Darius
- A male given name from Old Persian.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin Dārīus, from Ancient Greek Δᾱρεῖος (Dāreîos), from Old Persian 𐎭𐎠𐎼𐎹𐎢𐏁 (Dārayauš), shortened form of 𐎭𐎠𐎼𐎹𐎺𐎢𐏁 (Dārayavaʰuš); see there for more.
How popular is Darius?
Since 1880, 272 girls and 54,006 boys in the U.S. have been named Darius (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4389 in 1989. Its highest rank for boys was #152 in 1990. In 2025 it ranked #788 for boys, with 322 babies given the name.
Names similar to Darius
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Darius
Sister and brother names that share Darius's Persian roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Darius FAQ
What does the name Darius mean?
A male given name from Old Persian. Borrowed from Latin Dārīus, from Ancient Greek Δᾱρεῖος (Dāreîos), from Old Persian 𐎭𐎠𐎼𐎹𐎢𐏁 (Dārayauš), shortened form of 𐎭𐎠𐎼𐎹𐎺𐎢𐏁 (Dārayavaʰuš); see there for more.
What is the origin of the name Darius?
Darius is listed as a name of Persian origin.
How popular is the name Darius?
Since 1880, 272 girls and 54,006 boys in the U.S. have been named Darius (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4389 in 1989. Its highest rank for boys was #152 in 1990. In 2025 it ranked #788 for boys, with 322 babies given the name.
Is Darius a boy or girl name?
Darius is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 272 girls and 54,006 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.