Dario

Dario - A very unique male name

Dario appeared on the charts for the first time in 1916 on position #1212. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Dario and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Dario? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Dario. The baby boy name Dario was given to 299 baby boys in 2025, ranking #751 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 4,904 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Dario peaked in popularity 45 years ago in 1981 on position 632.

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Dario is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Dario is currently topping the baby name charts in New Mexico at position #377 - and is the least popular in Ohio at position #1,316.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Dario is where you live.

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Dario origin and meaning

Italian and Spanish form of Darius, from Persian

From the Persian name behind Darius, usually read as 'he who holds firm to the good'

Dario is the Mediterranean form of Darius, the name of Persian kings that passed through Greek into Latin. Used in the US since 1916, it has risen steadily in recent years on its smooth, international sound — playwright Dario Fo and filmmaker Dario Argento are its best-known Italian bearers.

Attested etymology

Dario is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Dario, pop culture references for the name Dario and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Dario

We've found the following names that sound similar to Dario, sorted by popularity.

Drew / Dior / Dru / Darey / Dara / Didier / Darry / Dieter / Dre / Derry /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Dario

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Dario a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Dario?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

DAH-ree-oh · /ˈdɑːrioʊ/

Around the world

• Dario (Italian) — Used as-is in Italian
• Darío (Spanish) — Spanish form, with written accent
• Dario (Croatian) — Used as-is in Croatian

Spellings and nicknames

• Darius — The Persian-Greek original, a separate established name

Famous bearers

• Dario Fo — Italian playwright and Nobel laureate in literature (1926–2016) Contemporary
• Dario Argento — Italian horror film director (b. 1940) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Dario is sleek and cross-border — recognisably Italian or Spanish, easy in English, and still uncommon in the US.

Worth knowing

• Often confused with Darius or Mario in English
• The Spanish accent (Darío) is usually dropped in US records