Dario
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Dario is a boy name of Italian origin meaning "Maintainer, rich, kingly".
About this name
Gender
Boy
Language
Italian
Religion
Christian
Popularity
4 / 100
Syllables
2
Length
5 letters
Meaning
Maintainer, rich, kingly
Etymology
Italian form of Darius, from Ancient Persian Dārayavahuš (Dāreyuš), meaning 'he who holds firm the good'.
Famous People Named Dario
- Dario Fo — Italian actor, playwright, comedian, singer-songwriter, theater director, painter, and political activist (1926-2016)
- Dario Argento — Italian film director and screenwriter (born 1940)
- Dario Šimić — Croatian footballer
- Dario Marianelli — Italian composer
- Dario Moreno — Turkish singer (1921–1968)
Frequently Asked Questions About Dario
What does the name Dario mean?
Dario means "Maintainer, rich, kingly", and is of Italian origin.
What is the origin of the name Dario?
Dario originates from Italian, commonly used in Europe.
Is Dario a boy or girl name?
Dario is typically used as a boy name.
What religion is the name Dario associated with?
Dario is associated with Christian.
Are there famous people named Dario?
Yes — notable people named Dario include Dario Fo (Italian actor, 1926-2016), Dario Argento (Italian film director and screenwriter, born 1940), Dario Šimić (Croatian footballer), Dario Marianelli (Italian composer) and Dario Moreno (Turkish singer, 1921–1968).
Last updated: June 2026