Wealthy or maintaining possessions
Darry is most commonly used as a diminutive of Darrell or Darius. In the context of Darius, it stems from the Persian name Dārayavahush, meaning 'possessing goodness' or 'maintaining wealth'. As a standalone name, it gained cultural recognition through 20th-century American literature.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Darry in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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