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Darius

male

Meaning

"Possessing Goodness"

From Old Persian royal usage and Greek transmission, it is associated with Achaemenid kings and remains in modern international naming.

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Popularity History of Darius

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#746Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#746

Darius was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-18

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Darius Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Darius.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Darius

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Quick Facts

OriginPersian, Greek
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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