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    Darius

    DAH-ree-us

    Persian
    Boy
    In the King James Bible
    Meaning
    He who holds firm; Possessor of good
    Origin
    Persian
    Is it in the Bible?
    Yes — Darius appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
    First appears in
    Daniel — The prophets
    Peak US usage
    1990s (0.096% of births), currently falling
    Spiritual meaning
    Darius bows to the living God — earthly throne yielding to eternal kingdom, the king whose decree honors the God of Daniel.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Daniel 6:26

      "I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God, and stedfast for ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed."

    • Daniel 6:23

      "Then was the king exceeding glad for him, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found upon him."

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