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Darion

Updated: by MomsWhoThink Staff

Darion was a super popular name during the 1990s, but it's fallen out of favor a bit in recent years. No one knows its exact origin, and it's one of several potential spellings for the same name. It also pairs well with classic middle names like Alexander, John and Edward. Today, there are several young athletes with the name, though some may find meaning in its association with Persian history.

Meaning of the name Darion:

Greek: Wealth, gift

Origin of the name Darion:

No one knows the exact origin of the baby name Darion, but many experts guess that it's a derivative of the baby name Darius, which is derived from the Greek name Dareios.

Symbolism of the name Darion:

The name Darion is associated with royalty and wealth, so some new parents may find symbolism there. The name is also thought to mean “gift,” so it may be chosen to represent that the new baby is a gift to his or her parents.

Style of the name Darion:

Modern

Gender of the name Darion:

Darion is a boy's name.

Pronunciation of the name Darion:

DARE-ee-un

Number of syllables in the name Darion:

Three

Emotion evoked from the name Darion:

The baby name Darion evokes images of someone who is a humanitarian and wants to help others.

Alternative spellings for the name Darion:

Nicknames for the name Darion:

  • Dar
  • Dari

Popularity of the name Darion:

Darion was a top 1,000 baby name for boys from 1989 to 2008. According to the Social Security Administration, it last ranked at number 894.

Related names for the name Darion:

Great middle names for Darion and their meanings:

Famous people with the name Darion:

  • Darion Atkins (basketball player)
  • Darion Connor (football player)
  • Darion Copeland (soccer player)
  • Darion “Jake” Anderson (basketball player)
  • Darion Clark (football player)

Darions in popular culture:

  • Darion Mograine (character from the “World of Warcraft” franchise)
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