Darrius

Latin, Greek, Persian

"possessing goodness"

Darrius Origin and Meaning

The name Darrius is a boy's name.

Darrius appears to be a variant spelling of Darius, a name of Persian origin meaning 'possessing goodness' or 'wealthy.' The name traces back to several Persian kings named Darius, including Darius the Great who ruled in the 6th century BCE. This particular spelling with the doubled 'r' emerged in usage in the United States during the latter part of the 20th century, gaining notable popularity in the 1980s and 1990s. The spelling variation maintains the classical roots while creating a distinctive written form. Darrius represents a pattern seen in many contemporary adaptations of historical names, where traditional names are given slightly modified spellings. The name has maintained steady usage across diverse communities in the United States since its emergence, balancing classical heritage with modern spelling preferences.

Darrius Rank in US Top 1000

# 936 in the US

Famous People Named Darrius

• Darrius Ramar Heyward Bey, American NFL player
• Darrius Garrett American basketball player
• Darrius Barnes American soccer player
• Darrius Dashome Johnson American NFL player

The name Darrius in Pop Culture

• Darrius Sayle character in film Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker