Wealthy or possessing goodness
Darey is most commonly used as a modern diminutive or variant of the Persian name Darius, which means 'possessing goodness' or 'wealthy.' It is also occasionally linked to the English surname Dare, referring to a bold or daring person. In contemporary contexts, it is often associated with Nigerian heritage as a shortened form of Oluwadare.
About 40 boys were named Darey in 2025.
Nigerian singer-songwriter and idol series judge
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
