Xerxes
Boy name · Persian · pronounced ZERK-seez
Verified name
What does Xerxes mean?
Ruler over heroes
Origin and language
Persian
Language family: Persian
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 921 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 4275 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Xerx
Variant: Xerxes
Related: Darius
Using Xerxes across cultures
A regal ancient Persian royal name from the same family as Darius.
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