Xerxes
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Leaving
- Origin
- Greek
Xerxes Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 287 baby boys have been named Xerxes. The name peaked in 2018 with 21 US births that year (rank #4729). In 2024, ranked #5209 nationally — 480 places below its 2018 peak.
Other Greek-Origin Names Like Xerxes
If you like Xerxes's Greek origin, consider these related names: Abdera, Abderus, Absyrtus, Abydos, Acantha. Browse all Greek names →
6-Letter Names Starting with X
Names with Xerxes's exact length and starting letter: Xabier, Xandra, Xanthe, Xarles, Xavian.
Quick Facts About Xerxes
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Compare Xerxes to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Xerxes against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).