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The baby name Dario is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: DAR-ee-oh — /ˈdɑːrioʊ/ or /ˈdærioʊ/,Spanish: da-RI-o (Darío) — /daˈɾio/,Italian: DAH-rio — /ˈdaː.rjo/ or /ˈda.rjo/.

Dario is Persian, Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Persian, Spanish
Pronunciation: English: DAR-ee-oh — /ˈdɑːrioʊ/ or /ˈdærioʊ/,Spanish: da-RI-o (Darío) — /daˈɾio/,Italian: DAH-rio — /ˈdaː.rjo/ or /ˈda.rjo/

What is the meaning of the name Dario ?

The baby name Dario is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: DAR-ee-oh — /ˈdɑːrioʊ/ or /ˈdærioʊ/,Spanish: da-RI-o (Darío) — /daˈɾio/,Italian: DAH-rio — /ˈdaː.rjo/ or /ˈda.rjo/.

Dario is Persian, Spanish in Origin.

Dario is the Italian, Spanish (Darío), and wider European form of Darius, from Old Persian Darayavahush (Darayava(h)ush), transmitted through Greek Dareios and Latin Darius. The name combines daraya- "to hold, possess" and vahu- "good," yielding the sense "he who holds the good," often interpreted as "upholder of good" or "possessor of goodness/wealth."

It entered Mediterranean use through classical and biblical channels - the Achaemenid kings Darius I-III and biblical references kept it familiar - and was reinforced in Renaissance Italy, cementing Dario as a staple given name. Today it is common in Italy, Spain and Latin America, and also appears in the Balkans. Close variants include Darius (English and broader), Darío/Dário, Dareios (Greek), Dariusz (Polish), Dariu (Romanian), and Persian Dariush/Daryush; Croatian Darijo and Slovene Darij occur locally. The feminine counterpart is Daria.

Dario has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Dario

Dario Fo Actor · Born 1926 · Italy Dario Fo was an Italian playwright and actor best known for winning the 1997 Nobel Prize in Literature. He was a major figure in political theatre, especially known for works like Mistero Buffo, Accidental Death of an Anarchist, and Can't Pay? Won't Pay!. Dario Argento Actor · Born 1940 · Italy Dario Argento is an Italian filmmaker best known for his influential horror and giallo movies. He became famous in the 1970s and 1980s with films like Suspiria, Deep Red, and Tenebrae, earning nicknames like the "Master of Horror" and the "Master of the Thrill." Darío Grandinetti Actor · Born 1959 · Argentina Darío Grandinetti is an Argentine actor best known for his acclaimed work in film, television, and theater. He has appeared in notable movies such as Talk to Her, Wild Tales, and Truman, working with directors including Pedro Almodóvar and Damián Szifron.
Dario Moreno Actor · Born 1921 · Turkey Dario Moreno was a Turkish-Jewish singer and actor best known for his successful music and film career in France during the 1950s and 1960s. A multilingual performer, he was also a composer, lyricist, and guitarist, and is remembered for songs like Si tu vas à Rio and Brigitte Bardot. Dario Campeotto Actor · Born 1939 · Kingdom of Denmark Dario Campeotto was a Danish singer, actor, and entertainer best known for his music career and stage presence. He was especially associated with the hit song “Angelique” and remained a familiar figure in Danish entertainment for decades.

Dario – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Germany Boys 2025 #1 — 423
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
HR Boys 0 #26 2,403 3,997
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
HT Boys 0 #34 1 903
Switzerland Boys 2024 #40 124 1,769
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
HN Boys 0 #44 9 749
HR 0 #45 247 2,081
AR Boys 0 #48 4,862 7,628
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
IT Boys 0 #56 61,501 10,046
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
AO 0 #64 13 2,729
EC 0 #65 52 2,502
LU 0 #65 2 2,830
UY Boys 0 #69 2,268 5,922
SI 0 #74 7 1,612
AL 0 #75 2 2,372
EC Boys 0 #77 366 3,322
CO Boys 0 #80 15,624 15,656
RS 0 #80 5 923
MD Boys 0 #81 1 756
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
AR 0 #93 95 2,915
IT 0 #96 3,588 4,183
QA 0 #104 3 7,011
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
PA 0 #116 15 3,797
PA Boys 0 #119 912 9,305
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
RS Boys 0 #121 34 2,277
EE Boys 0 #124 2 2,087
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
GR 0 #134 2 3,911
ID Boys 0 #134 2 4,130
MU 0 #134 4 3,613
UY 0 #134 44 2,477
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
MT Boys 0 #140 37 4,064
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
AO Boys 0 #146 104 5,568
Belgium Boys 2024 #147 42 401
LT Boys 0 #150 2 2,166
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
PT Boys 0 #156 323 7,951
CR 0 #160 6 5,526
PR Boys 0 #161 14 2,508
SI Boys 0 #163 47 3,402
HU Boys 0 #169 6 3,954
BO Boys 0 #175 1,055 9,244
CO 0 #175 510 7,768
Spain Boys 0 #175 2,827 5,610
Sweden Boys 2022 #179 4 1,509
LU Boys 0 #182 37 4,970
CZ 0 #184 3 3,154
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
CL Boys 0 #189 1,918 13,390
AL Boys 0 #193 110 5,122
Austria 0 #199 15 850
PE Boys 0 #201 2,661 14,506
DK 0 #204 3 5,198
MX Boys 0 #205 3,222 16,355
France Boys 2021 #206 209 2,865
PL 0 #210 3 2,600
BG Boys 0 #212 9 3,850
MO Boys 0 #213 11 5,842
GT Boys 0 #214 396 7,625
AO Girls 0 #215 3 4,575
MU Boys 0 #215 149 8,477
NA Boys 0 #217 19 6,830
BO 0 #218 173 6,868
AL Girls 0 #219 9 4,141
PS 0 #222 5 5,692
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
PT 0 #230 17 4,161
PL Boys 0 #239 101 6,459
JM Boys 0 #243 30 6,876
PE 0 #244 67 6,350
TW Boys 0 #249 8 7,111
EC Girls 0 #253 6 3,650
Austria Boys 0 #257 206 2,180
GT 0 #258 57 5,948
Canada Boys 2024 #265 42 2,588
CR Boys 0 #266 284 10,188
GR Boys 0 #268 6 6,912
IL 0 #276 7 6,291
JP Boys 0 #277 21 7,909
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
HR Girls 0 #286 9 3,687
KZ Boys 0 #292 5 6,578
BR Boys 0 #295 893 12,213
CZ Boys 0 #295 10 6,530
CN Boys 0 #297 23 9,639
CL 0 #299 116 6,867
SA 0 #306 7 10,560
DK Boys 0 #309 17 7,401
BR 0 #312 34 5,969
PH Boys 0 #320 64 11,440
MX 0 #329 85 8,339
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
Spain 0 #339 114 2,326
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
PL Girls 0 #360 5 5,096
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
NL 0 #367 25 2,481
JO Boys 0 #388 2 7,057
Germany Boys 0 #391 815 5,697
Germany 0 #396 42 2,542
EG 0 #410 3 6,387
ZA 0 #433 15 14,421
SD Boys 0 #465 2 10,523
CM Boys 0 #491 60 12,054
RU Boys 0 #495 11 12,621
UY Girls 0 #498 13 6,731
United States Boys 2024 #513 439 7,044
PA Girls 0 #513 6 9,861
HK Boys 0 #518 10 12,905
RU Girls 0 #520 4 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
PS Boys 0 #525 24 10,655
IR Boys 0 #531 22 10,162
GT Girls 0 #539 3 7,500
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
CM Girls 0 #557 4 11,671
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
IL Boys 0 #567 41 10,983
AR Girls 0 #568 32 8,289
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
Finland Boys 2026 #639 44 3,552
BO Girls 0 #645 7 9,488
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
IQ Boys 0 #656 12 13,071
QA Boys 0 #671 37 18,093
NL Boys 0 #674 286 5,873
SG Boys 0 #675 23 17,960
LB 0 #683 8 13,263
KW Boys 0 #749 21 18,755
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
CL Girls 0 #842 10 14,098
TN 0 #859 7 13,765
OM Boys 0 #866 16 17,948
EG Boys 0 #920 6 15,035
PE Girls 0 #928 16 14,861
NG Boys 0 #939 13 16,906
Spain Girls 0 #961 23 5,561
CO Girls 0 #970 109 16,140
BR Girls 0 #984 9 12,708
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,013 2 25,931
ZA Boys 0 #1,018 161 25,619
AE Boys 0 #1,035 58 22,615
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MY Boys 0 #1,099 13 25,439
MA 0 #1,110 19 20,986
IT Girls 0 #1,163 286 9,415
MX Girls 0 #1,164 20 17,781
DZ 0 #1,165 12 20,130
TR 0 #1,200 12 19,440
ZA Girls 0 #1,233 4 25,928
SA Boys 0 #1,445 170 28,008

Dario is popular in 84 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
Belgium
Wallonia, Belgium
Switzerland

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People also ask about Dario

Dario is predominantly a boy's name.
Dario is a 3 syllable name, pronounced English: DAR-ee-oh — /ˈdɑːrioʊ/ or /ˈdærioʊ/,Spanish: da-RI-o (Darío) — /daˈɾio/,Italian: DAH-rio — /ˈdaː.rjo/ or /ˈda.rjo/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Darius, Darío, Dariush (Dariush/Daryush), Dārayavahuš (Old Persian form), Dari and Daro.
Across languages, Dario has these equivalents: Darius (Latin), Dariush / Daryush (Persian), Darío (Spanish), Dario (Italian/Portuguese), Daria (feminine equivalent).
Yes, very popular — Dario ranked #1 in Germany in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 10 countries.
Dario ranks highest in Germany (#1 in 2025).
Dario's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #312 in 2011 to #206 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 5 notable people named Dario are in our database, including Dario Fo (Actor), Dario Argento (Actor), Darío Grandinetti (Actor).