Xerxes: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Ruler of heroes, a grand king's name of vast empire and might.
- Origin
- Persian
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #7934
- Peak
- #4298 in 1975
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Xerxes Means
Xerxes is a boy name of Persian origin. Ruler of heroes, a grand king's name of vast empire and might.
How Popular Xerxes Is
Xerxes currently ranks #7934 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #4298 in 1975. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Xerxes
- Xerxes is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Xerxes is a name with Persian cultural heritage.
- It carries royal connotations and regal history.
Names Like Xerxes
Other Persian names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Xerxes
Persian names that pair well as a brother or sister to Xerxes.
Questions About Xerxes
What does Xerxes mean?
Xerxes is a boy name of Persian origin. Ruler of heroes, a grand king's name of vast empire and might.
How popular is Xerxes?
Xerxes currently ranks #7934 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #4298 in 1975. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Xerxes come from?
Xerxes comes from Persian roots. Xerxes is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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