NAME PROFILE
Hayato
Derived from the Persian name Dārayavahuš, meaning 'possessing goodness' or 'maintains possessions well'. A person named Derius is often perceived as a charismatic and protective leader who values integrity and provides a stable foundation for those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 247 |
| Gender | Male (6% / 94%) |
| Peak year | 2012 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 2011 |
| Most recent | 2023 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Persian, Greek, Latin, African-American |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Derius Davis (NFL wide receiver and return specialist) · Derius Swinton II (Special teams coach in the NFL) · Derius Hamlett (Notable collegiate basketball player) · Derius Johnson (Professional football player) · Darius Rucker (Grammy-winning musician associated with the primary root name)
Nicknames & Diminutives
DeriDeeRi-Ri
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