Darth was a title that preceded the moniker of a Sith Lord. Predating the history of the Rule of Two, it was used by ancient Sith such as Darth Atrius, Darth Caldoth, and Darth Noctyss.

Darth” is a title given to the Sith Lords of the Sith Order, such as Darth Sidious (Palpatine), Darth Tyranus (Count Dooku), and Darth Maul.

Sep 18, 2024 · When audiences were introduced to Darth Vader in 1977, it appeared that this was just his name, especially since Ben Kenobi called him "Darth." However, George Lucas …

Aug 11, 2025 · In the most popular sense, “Darth” is a fictional title used in the Star Wars franchise to signify a Sith Lord —a practitioner of the dark side of the Force. The term is …

Darth definition: (humorous) Used as a title or name for an evil person.

3 days ago · Even after turning to the dark side Anakin Skywalker didn't truly become a Sith Lord until a crucial moment involving Padmé in a new Star Wars novel.

Mar 25, 2025 · Many Sith lords hold the title Darth in the Star Wars franchise, but what does it mean? And why don't certain dark side users go by it? Let's get into it.

Jul 24, 2025 · In the "Star Wars" universe, Sith Lords bear the title "Darth" followed by a unique name. Darth Vader, Darth Sidious, and Darth Maul each use the term as part of their identity.

5 days ago · Master of Evil brings new insight into Vader's history — and the weird concept of vergences.

Apr 16, 2018 · Obi-Wan Kenobi calls Vader simply "Darth" in the film, and in "Splinter of the Mind's Eye" he is referred to as "Lord Darth Vader." As the Star Wars universe grew, "Darth" …