Possessing goodness or to maintain well
Darious is a variant of the Greek name Dareios, which itself is a transcription of the Old Persian name Darayavahush. The name is composed of elements meaning 'to possess' and 'good', traditionally associated with the qualities of a protector or a just ruler. While less common than the spelling Darius, it retains the same regal historical weight.
Less common today
Darious isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,307 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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Third Persian King of the Achaemenid Empire
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