Darius

Darius is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 343 boys in the United States.

Darius at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈdæɹi.əs/

About the name Darius

Darius belongs to the Biblical & Christian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Darius first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #152 in 1990, and in 2024 343 babies received the name — 53,677 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Darius in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#152 in 1990
Peak year
1994
Babies named Darius in 2024
343
Total since 1880
53,677

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Darius mean?

The meaning of Darius is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Hebrew and Biblical origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Darius a boy or girl name?

Darius is a boy name. In 2024, 343 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Darius?

Darius comes from the Biblical & Christian tradition.

How popular is the name Darius?

Darius first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #152 in 1990, and 343 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Darius?

Darius is pronounced /ˈdæɹi.əs/ (IPA).

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