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Updated November 25, 2023 by Jennifer M.

Darius

  • Gender: Male
  • Origin: Persian
  • Meaning: Upholder Of The Good
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What is the meaning of the name Darius?

The name Darius is primarily a male name of Persian origin that means Upholder Of The Good.

Darius the Great, Persian King from 521 to 486 BCE.

People who like the name Darius also like:

Gabriel, Dominic, Dante, Declan, Darian, Liam, Ethan, Anastasia, Charlotte, Ava, Evelyn, Amelia, Chloe, Aurora

Names like Darius:

Derex, Draco, Doric, Drake, Durga, Drogo, Derek, Darcie, Darrius, Daruka, Doris, Derecho, Dirk, Didrika, Dark, Darach, Druce, Darsha, Darcy, Diederick, Dierk, Drago, Dorika, Drika, Dorisa, Darragh, Diederic, Dorsey, Derrick, Diedrick

Stats for the Name Darius

checkmark Darius is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts
checkmark Darius is currently #678 in U.S. births

Potential drawbacks of using the name Darius:

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1. Potential difficulty in pronunciation or spelling for some individuals.
2. The name Darius may be associated with negative historical figures or events in certain cultures.
3. It may be perceived as an outdated or old-fashioned name by some people.
4. The name Darius might not fit well with certain last names or family naming traditions.
5. There could be a risk of the child being teased or bullied due to the uniqueness of the name in some social settings.