Darrius
- Pronunciation
- [Da-rri-us]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- He Who Upholds The Good.
- Origin
- Greek
About the Name Darrius
Darrius is a name of Greek origin, a form of Darius traditionally interpreted as "he who upholds the good" or "he who holds firm to the good," tracing ultimately back to the ancient Persian royal name Dareios borne by kings of the Achaemenid empire. The doubled spelling gives this classic name a contemporary, distinctive flair while preserving its noble heritage and its sense of steadfast virtue.
The name carries the weight of antiquity along with a clear, admirable meaning, qualities that have made the Darius family of names enduringly appealing. Darrius in particular reflects a stylish, individualized take on the ancient root, blending regal history with a modern, confident sound. For parents who want a name that feels both timeless and personal, the distinctive spelling offers a way to honor a storied classic while standing apart from the more familiar form. The link to an ancient line of kings gives it a quiet gravitas, while the modern spelling keeps it feeling fresh and individual.
Darrius first entered the US Social Security top-1000 in 2000 and appeared through 2006, peaking in its debut year of 2000 at rank #675. It registered 199 births in 2006 at rank #943, with 199 in 2005 at #901 and 181 in 2004 at #936, reflecting a brief but distinct presence in the early 2000s before it slipped from the top-1000. Its blend of ancient meaning and modern spelling makes it a strong, characterful choice.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration name data, 1880–2024 (methodology). By Marvin Tang.
Quick Facts About Darrius
US Popularity History (2000–2006)
Annual US births named Darrius by gender, from US Social Security Administration records. Peak year: 2000 with 264 boys named Darrius (boy rank #675 that year).
Where it stands today: in 2006, ranked #943 for boys (199 US births). That's 268 places below its 2000 peak.
Source: US Social Security Administration. Limitations: US birth-certificate data only; names appearing fewer than 5 times in a given year are suppressed for privacy; spelling variants are counted separately. For names that ranked outside the US top 100 before year 2000, only the years they reached the top 100 are shown — the chart may have gaps for less-popular historical names.
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