Ruler over heroes
Derived from the Old Persian name Khshayarsha, it is most famously associated with the 5th-century BC king of the Achaemenid Empire. The name carries a historical weight of imperial power and ancient grandeur.
About 17 boys were named Xerxes in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
King of the Persian Achaemenid Empire
A major character and member of Pandora · Pandora Hearts
The god-king of Persia depicted in graphic novels and film · 300
