Boy name
Darius name meaning
“holding firm to goodness”
Darius means holding firm to goodness. It is the Latin form of Old Persian Dārayavahuš, transmitted through Greek Dareios and built from elements meaning to hold and good. In Türkiye, it is used as a boy's name. The Persian king Darius provides a historical association; Dario and Daria are related forms.
What does Darius mean?
Holding firm to goodness
In Turkish: iyiliği elinde tutan
Darius has a strong ancient historical association through the Achaemenid rulers who bore it, especially Darius I. Dario and Dara are related forms of the same name. The spelling Darius follows the Latin tradition and its later international use.
Origin of the name Darius
The Latin form of Old Persian Dārayavahuš, transmitted through Greek Dareios. The Persian elements convey holding or possessing what is good.
How to pronounce Darius
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /daɾius/ |
Is Darius a boy’s name?
Yes, Darius is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Darius does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Darius
Names with related meanings
- Mert♂Brave, honourable, true to one’s word
- Hasan♂Beautiful
- Erdem♂Virtue
- Onur♂Honour, self-respect, dignity
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Asil♂Noble, well-rooted
- Kemal♂Maturity, excellence, completeness
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Emin♂Trustworthy
- İhsan♂Doing good
- Selahattin♂Righteousness of the faith
- Sedat♂Rectitude
Famous people named Darius
- Darius Căruțașu · b. 2009
FAQ about the name Darius
What is the meaning of Darius?
Darius means “holding firm to goodness”. The Latin form of Old Persian Dārayavahuš, transmitted through Greek Dareios. The Persian elements convey holding or possessing what is good.
Is Darius a boy’s name?
Yes, Darius is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Darius in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Darius nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Darius?
Darius is of Persian and Greek and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Darius have?
Darius has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Darius?
Darius does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Darius?
Notable people named Darius include Darius Căruțașu.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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