Darius
Darius is a boys' name of Persian origin meaning “possessing goodness, kingly.” It ranked #355 in the United States in 2025. From the Old Persian Dārayavauš meaning possessor of good.
how do you pronounce Darius?
dah-REE-us
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what does Darius mean?
The name Darius means “possessing goodness, kingly.” It comes from the Persian language tradition.
From the Old Persian Dārayavauš meaning possessor of good. Darius the Great was a powerful Achaemenid Persian king who expanded the empire to its greatest extent.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #355 |
| 2023 | #360 |
| 2022 | #364 |
| 2021 | #368 |
| 2020 | #372 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Darius?
- Darius the Great
- Darius Rucker
- Darius Miles
what names are similar to Darius?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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