Derian

Meaning of Derian

Derian is a masculine given name deriving from the Old Persian Dārayavahuš—best known through the Achaemenid rulers as Darius—and carrying the meaning “he who upholds good.” Pronounced DEER-ee-un (/ˈdɪriən/), it balances regal resonance with modern sensibility. In the United States, its usage has inhabited a modest but stable niche since the early 1980s, oscillating between the mid-600th and low-900th ranks; in 2024 it held the 865th spot with 59 recorded births. Such consistency suggests a name that is neither so common as to invite roll-call confusion nor so obscure as to feel out of reach. Parents are often drawn to Derian’s analytical blend of storied Persian heritage and contemporary poise, envisioning a bearer whose quiet strength is as enduring as desert stones.