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English, Lithuanian, Romanian, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Old Persian (Latinized)

Darius

Boy
Meaning

Darius means possessing goodness.

Demographic Rank #278 in US Census
Trend Status 📈 Rising

Pronunciation & Sound Metrics

Phonetic Da-Rius
Syllables 2
Starting Sound D
Linguistics & Script

Etymological & Phonetic Roots for Darius

Aa
IPA Notation /dʌrɪʊs/
Transliteration Darius
Root Representation Dari-Radix
Script Form Darius
Pythagorean Numerology

Destiny Number for Darius

9 Ruling
Ruling Archetype

The Philanthropist (Ruling Number 9)

Core Personality Traits
Generosity Idealism Creativity

Name Specifications

Origin / Region English, Lithuanian, Romanian, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Old Persian (Latinized)
Category English
Gender Boy
Name Length 6 Letters
Family Matching

Sibling & Twin Name Combinations for Darius

👦 Brother Name Ideas

Aaden Aaden means fire or little fire. Aaron Aaron means high mountain. Abner Abner means my father is a light.

👧 Sister Name Ideas

Aaralyn Aaralyn means high mountain or exalted. Abbey Abbey means my father is joy. Abbi Abbi means my father is joy.

✨ Twin Name Pairs

Darius & Da-eun Girl
A lovely baby name of Korean origin, traditionally chosen for girls.
Darius & Daa'uud Boy
A lovely baby name of Somali origin, traditionally chosen for boys.
Darius & Daan Boy
Daan means God is my judge.
Rhythm & Flow

Recommended Middle Names for Darius

Darius'Elî
'Elî means ascension, My God, My God is an oath, or torch.1 Syllables
DariusAaden
Aaden means fire or little fire.1 Syllables
DariusAage
A variant of Aaget, meaning "Diamond".1 Syllables
DariusAali
Aali means high, lofty, or sublime.1 Syllables
Aesthetic Metrics

Phonetic Rhythm & Rhyming Endings for Darius

Rhythm Cadence

Trochaic (Balanced Double Stress)

Calculated phonetic stress pattern optimized for natural spoken flow and surname integration.

Rhyming Suffix Matches
Adrianus Agus Albertus Aldous
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Data Provenance & Trust Disclosure

Verified etymological & census data for Darius

Dataset Version 2.4 | Audited Aug 2026
Primary Source Classical Etymological Lexicons
Review Status Editorial Board Verified
Classification English, Lithuanian, Romanian, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Old Persian (Latinized) Naming Standard
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Darius

What does the name Darius mean?▼

The name Darius means "Darius means possessing goodness.".

What is the origin and category of the name Darius?▼

The name Darius has origins in English, Lithuanian, Romanian, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Old Persian (Latinized) naming customs and is categorized under English.

How do you pronounce Darius?▼

The name Darius is pronounced Da-Rius (/dʌrɪʊs/) with 2 syllables.

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