Darius
possessor of goodness; upholder of good
GenderBoyOriginPersianSay itduh-RY-usPopularityTop 100
Pronounced duh-RY-us
About the name Darius
Darius echoes the grandeur of the Persian kings who ruled a vast ancient empire. It's a bold, historic name that has aged beautifully into modern use.
Confident and dignified, with a natural sense of purpose.
Fun fact
Darius I expanded the Persian Empire to its greatest territorial extent.
Nicknames for Darius
DariRy
Famous people named Darius
- Darius the Great (Persian emperor)
- Darius Rucker (musician)