Xerxes

Zerks-eeze

Persian

"hero among heroes"

Xerxes Origin and Meaning

The name Xerxes is a boy's name of Persian origin meaning "hero among heroes".

The two X's may be a challenge for even the most intrepid baby namer. Xerxes was the name of two early kings of Persia and the Handel opera Serse or Xerxes is loosely based on Xerxes I.

Xerxes Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1175 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Xerxes

• 1175 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Xerxes

• Xerxes I and II Kings of Persia
• Xerxes King of Armenia
• Xerxes 6th,century Sasanian prince who distinguished himself in his war against the Byzantine Empire
• Xerxes de Oliveira Brazilian music producer
• Xerxes Byram Avari Pakistani competitive sailor
• Xerxes Desai Indian businessman and entrepreneur

The name Xerxes in Pop Culture

• Xerxes Break character in anime "Pandora Hearts"
• Xerxes pet eel of Mozenrath in Disney's Aladdin TV series.
• Xerxes boy representing X, who got eaten by mice, in The Gashlycrumb Tinies by Edward Gorey
• Xerxes pet falcon of Peter Griffin in an episode of TV's "Family Guy"
• Xerxes ancient civilization in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood where the entire population was mysteriously wiped out in one night
• "Xerces " Song by the Deftones
• "Xerxes " Composition by composer John Mackey.