Boy
Persian
3 syllables
Darius
duh-RY-us
/dəˈraɪəs/
"He who holds firm the good" — a name of Persian imperial majesty, philosophical depth, and noble steadfastness
Darius is the Latin and Greek form of the Old Persian Darayavahush, meaning 'he who holds firm the good' or 'possessor of good.' Three Persian kings of the Achaemenid dynasty bore the name, most famously Darius the Great, who expanded the Persian Empire to its greatest extent and initiated the Greco-Persian Wars. The name carries an air of ancient imperial power tempered by philosophical virtue and has maintained consistent use across diverse cultural communities.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesDa · ri · us
GenderBoy
OriginPersian
Root WordDarayavahush
MeaningHe who holds firm the good
PopularityPopular
Peak Year1998
Trend
→ Stable
Nicknames
DareDary
About the Name Darius
Darius means 'he who holds firm the good' or 'possessor of good,' from the Old Persian Darayavahush. It is a name that combines strength with virtue — the idea of actively preserving what is right and noble.
Darius ranks around #380 in the US. It has been steadily used, particularly in African-American and Middle Eastern communities, and carries a distinctive, distinguished sound that sets it apart.
Darius suggests power, wisdom, and moral resolve. The name evokes someone who leads with both strength and intelligence, who is decisive and visionary yet grounded in enduring principles.
Persian and classic names work beautifully: Darius James, Darius Alexander, Darius Cyrus, or Darius Leon. Short one or two-syllable middles complement Darius's flowing three syllables.
Darius is the Latin and Greek form of the Old Persian Darayavahush. It was borne by three kings of the Achaemenid dynasty, most famously Darius the Great, and entered Western usage through Greek historical writings.
Dare is a cool, one-syllable nickname for Darius. Dary is occasionally used as an affectionate short form. Many who bear the name prefer the full Darius for its imperial, resonant quality.
Personality of Darius
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Darius
Creativity
75%
Elegance
85%
Independence
90%
Intelligence
90%
Strength
92%
Warmth
70%
Famous People Named Darius
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Darius the Great
King of the Achaemenid Persian Empire who expanded its territory to include Egypt, and initiated the Greco-Persian Wars
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Darius Rucker
American singer-songwriter known as lead vocalist of Hootie and the Blowfish and successful country music career
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Darius Campbell Danesh
Scottish-Iranian pop star who rose to fame on Pop Idol and became a West End star
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Darius Milhaud
French composer and one of the key members of Les Six, known for his use of polytonality and jazz influences
Middle Names for Darius
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Darius
Darius James
Darius Alexander
Darius Cyrus
Darius Jahan
Darius Reza
Darius Leon
Darius Cole
Darius Marcus
Darius Evan
Darius Reid
Darius Felix
Darius Nico
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History of Darius
550 BCE
Darius I (Darius the Great) rises to power and organizes the Achaemenid Persian Empire
490 BCE
Darius I sends a fleet against Athens, leading to the famous Battle of Marathon
336 BCE
Darius III becomes the last Achaemenid emperor before being defeated by Alexander the Great
1892
Darius Milhaud is born in France, later becoming one of the 20th century's most prolific composers
1990s–present
Darius gains popularity in the United States, particularly in African-American and Middle Eastern communities
Numerology & Symbolism of Darius
9
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
4
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Capricorn
8
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Royal Purple
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🌸
Lucky Flower
Iris
Darius Around the World
How Darius is written in different languages and scripts
داريوس
Arabic
ダリウス
Japanese
Дарий
Russian
다리우스
Korean
大流士
Chinese
Δαρείος
Greek
डेरियस
Hindi
דָּרְיָוֶשׁ
Hebrew
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