Darius Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Darius Name at a Glance

Name	Darius
Meaning	Name of a pharaoh.
Origin	Egyptian
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Darius Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Darius means “Name of a pharaoh”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Darius Name Origin

Our database records Darius under Egyptian origin. Browse more Egyptian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Darius a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Darius is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Darius

When considering Darius for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.