Darius vs Dario

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darius

Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Greek Roman American African American

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Boy #636 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"possessing goodness"

Origin: Old Persian

Italian Spanish Persian

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Darius Rank #746

Dario Rank #636

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

Is Darius or Dario more popular?

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

What do Darius and Dario mean?

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

Are Darius and Dario boy or girl names?

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