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Dario vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dario

Boy #636 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"possessing goodness"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#636
Total SSA Count
439
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Darius

Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Greek Roman American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#746
Total SSA Count
343
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dario Rank #636
Darius Rank #746

Dario is more popular, ranked #636 vs #746 for Darius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dario or Darius more popular?

Dario is more popular, ranked #636 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Dario and Darius mean?

Dario means "possessing goodness" (Old Persian origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Dario and Darius boy or girl names?

Dario is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.

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