The baby name Darrius is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced DAR-ee-əs (DAR-ree-us) — /ˈdæriəs/.
Darrius is Persian in Origin.
The baby name Darrius is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced DAR-ee-əs (DAR-ree-us) — /ˈdæriəs/.
Darrius is Persian in Origin.
Darrius is a modern English respelling of Darius, ultimately from Old Persian Dārayava(h)uš, interpreted as “he holds firm the good” or “possessor of goodness.” The name passed through Greek Dareios and Latin Darius before entering European languages. The doubled r in Darrius reflects a contemporary American style while preserving the classical -ius ending.
Borne by Achaemenid rulers - most famously Darius I “the Great,” as well as Darius II and III - and mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, the name enjoyed periodic revivals in Europe from the Renaissance onward and appears in English records from the 16th century. In the United States, Darrius rose in the late 20th century, with usage especially noted in African American communities. Related forms include Darius (standard English), Darious, Dario/Darío (Italian/Spanish), Dariusz (Polish), Dariush (Persian), and Dareios (Greek). Feminine counterparts are Daria, Darya/Dariya, and Darija; a common nickname is Dari.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT | Boys | 0 | #151 | 1 | 2,166 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| PR | Boys | 0 | #178 | 1 | 2,508 |
| Canada | Boys | 2020 | #317 | 6 | 2,548 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #680 | 18 | 17,960 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #858 | 35 | 7,044 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,038 | 2 | 16,750 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,178 | 5 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
Darrius is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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