Possessing goodness; to maintain well
A modern variant of the Persian name Darius, it signifies one who holds or possesses goodness. It evolved through Greek and Latin usage before becoming an English given name, often associated with the Darien Gap in Panama.
Less common today
Darien isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #384 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
NFL linebacker and two-time Super Bowl champion
Protagonist and Tuxedo Mask's English name · Sailor Moon
The Invisible Man protagonist · The Invisible Man (TV series)
