Boy Name
Xerxes
"A Persian name meaning 'ruling over heroes,' from the ancient Achaemenid dynasty."
Ranked #5209 for boys
About the Name Xerxes
Meaning
A Persian name meaning 'ruling over heroes,' from the ancient Achaemenid dynasty.
Origin
PersianGender
Boy
First Letter
XBoy Rank
#5209
Xerxes is a boy name of Persian origin. The name means "A Persian name meaning 'ruling over heroes,' from the ancient Achaemenid dynasty." and Currently ranked #5209 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with X or explore other Persian names.
Popularity Over Time
-- 1950
-- 1960
#14 1970
#22 1980
#10 1990
#48 2000
#117 2010
#76 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Xerxes
- XI Xerxes I (ancient Persian king)