Possessing goodness or he who holds to good
Derived from the Old Persian name Dārayavahuš, it is composed of elements meaning 'to possess' and 'good'. It was the name of several powerful kings of the Persian Empire, most notably Darius the Great.
About 322 boys were named Darius in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Third Persian King of the Achaemenid Empire
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