Dario

Boy's name

Dario is a name of Persian origin, derived from the Greek name Dareios, meaning "possessing goodness" or "upholder of the good."

Meaning Possessor of good
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 439 Rising
Peak year 2024

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Dario Franchitti - Race car driver, 4-time IndyCar Series champion.
  • Dario Fo - Italian playwright, Nobel Prize in Literature winner.
  • Dario Argento - Italian film director, known for horror movies.
  • Dario Marianelli - Film composer, won an Academy Award.
  • Dario Saric - Croatian basketball player, NBA forward.
  • Dario Benedetto - Argentine soccer player, forward for Club América.
  • Dario Gradi - English football manager, known for Crewe Alexandra.
  • Dario Cologna - Swiss cross-country skier, multiple Olympic gold medalist.
  • Dario Hubner - Italian soccer player, known for his goal-scoring.
  • Dario Šarić - Croatian basketball player, NBA forward for Phoenix Suns.

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