Darius

Darius has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Darius isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Darius is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Darius was, in the past month, the 3959th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Darius is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Darius was viewed 61 times, and liked 1 times.

The map below shows Darius's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Darius is most adored in Nebraska, Arizona and District of Columbia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Illinois, Oregon and South Carolina.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Darius.

Most popular breeds named Darius:

1. German Shepherd
2. Pug
3. Miniature Pinscher
4. Maltese

Darius is found in these categories:

greek

Associated with ancient Persian king known in Greek history.

old-fashioned

Hails from ancient Persia, echoing a time of kings and grandeur.

military

Darius was a famous Persian king known for his strategic warfare and conquests.