Darius
d(a)-rius
US Popularity:1486
Origin:Persian
Other Origin(s):Greek
Meaning:maintains possessions well
Darius is a boy's name of Persian and Greek origin. As it means "maintains possessions well," Darius is a great name to inspire your little one to be respectful and mindful of their belongings. In ancient times, Darius the Great was a powerful Persian emperor who transformed his territory by building roads and introducing standard measuring systems. Darius Trucker is an American singer-songwriter famous for his rendition of “Wagon Wheel,” a country music track written by Bob Dylan and Ketch Secor.
How Popular Is The Name Darius?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Darius is currently #1323 on The Bump
Boy:Darius is currently #735 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Darius is currently #1486 in U.S. births
Boy:Darius is currently #728 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#728
in 2023
- 50
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lanksy, pg. 378
Behind the Name, Darius, December 2022
Ancestry, Darius Family History
Name Doctor, Darius
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