What is the origin of the name Xerxes?

Xerxes is a name of Persian origin.

How popular is the name Xerxes?

Xerxes is currently ranked #5209 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Xerxes?

Xerxes is pronounced ZURK-seez.

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Xerxes

ZURK-seez

Xerxes is a boy’s name of Persian origin, meaning “Of Persian origin, Xerxes means "ruler over heroes".”. It currently ranks #5209 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2018.

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OriginPersian

What Xerxes Means

“Of Persian origin, Xerxes means "ruler over heroes".”

The Story of Xerxes

For over 2,500 years, this name has been spoken by kings and conquerors, and now it's ready for your son.

Xerxes is a name of ancient Persian origin, meaning 'ruler over heroes.' It is most famously associated with Xerxes I, the Great King of the Achaemenid Empire who reigned in the 5th century BCE and led a massive invasion of Greece. The name has echoed through history, carried by scholars and leaders who recognized its inherent power and regal association.

When you write 'Xerxes' on your son's birth certificate, you're not just writing letters; you're inscribing a legacy of leadership. This name has the weight of empires and the resonance of courage. You can already picture him, a child with eyes that hold an ancient wisdom, a quiet strength that commands attention. It’s a name that demands he grow into it, a destiny written in stone.