Darius
Darius is an ancient Persian name meaning "possessor of good" or "he who holds firm the good." It was borne by several powerful Persian kings, most notably Darius the Great who ruled the Achaemenid Empire in the 6th century BC.
Current Popularity
#746 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English
- •Strong historical and royal associations
- •Works well across multiple cultures and languages
- •Has a sophisticated sound without being pretentious
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Darius Rucker
Country music singer and Hootie & the Blowfish frontman
Darius Miles
Former NBA basketball player
Darius McCrary
Actor known for 'Family Matters'
Darius the Great
Ancient Persian king and empire builder
Statistics
53,677
Total births since 1880
1994
Peak year
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