UK boy's name
Daryus
A masculine name of Persian origin meaning "the wealthy one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Daryus is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Daryus popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4810, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2016 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Daryus is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Daryus. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Daryus ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 3 boys were registered as Daryus.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Daryus as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4810
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2016
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Daryus mean?
The name Daryus has its origins in the ancient Persian language, tracing back to the Achaemenid Empire of Persia, which ruled from around 550 BCE to 330 BCE. It is derived from the Old Persian word "Dārayavahuš," which is believed to mean "he who holds firm the good."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Daryus can be found in the Behistun Inscription, a multilingual inscription carved into a rocky cliff in present-day Iran. This inscription, commissioned by Darius the Great (550-486 BCE), provides a historical account of the establishment of the Achaemenid Empire and the early years of Darius's reign.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Daryus. Darius I, also known as Darius the Great (550-486 BCE), was a Persian king who expanded the Achaemenid Empire to its greatest extent, stretching from the Indus Valley in the east to modern-day Libya in the west. He is credited with establishing a powerful administrative system and initiating major construction projects, including the construction of the famous Persepolis palace complex.
Another prominent figure with the name Daryus was Darius II (423-404 BCE), a Persian king who ruled during a period of instability and conflict within the Achaemenid Empire. He is known for his efforts to restore stability and maintain control over the vast empire.
In the Islamic world, the name Daryus has also been used, although its spelling and pronunciation may vary slightly. One example is Dara Shikoh (1615-1659), the eldest son of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and a renowned scholar and poet. He is celebrated for his efforts to promote understanding between Islam and Hinduism.
The name Daryus has also been adopted in various forms in other cultures and languages. For example, in ancient Greek texts, the name appears as "Dareios," and in Latin texts, it is written as "Darius."
Throughout history, several other notable individuals have borne the name Daryus, including Darius III (380-330 BCE), the last king of the Achaemenid Empire, and Darius the Mede, a biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Daniel.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Daryus by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Daryus was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4810 | 3 | 1 |
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- Danny 8,434
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- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
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FAQ
Daryus: questions and answers
How popular is the name Daryus in the UK right now?
In 2016, Daryus was ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Daryus most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 3 babies registered as Daryus in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Daryus?
A masculine name of Persian origin meaning "the wealthy one".
How many people are called Daryus in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Daryus across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.