Darius Name Origin
/DAH-ree-us/-
Persian (Persian) 50%
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Greek (Greek) 30%
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Roman (Roman) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Darius
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name Darius originates from Old Persian, meaning 'to possess good' or 'wealthy'. It was borne by several Persian kings, notably Darius the Great. The name also appears in Greek and Roman contexts, often associated with historical figures and rulers.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Darius each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).