What origin is the name Xerxes?

Xerxes comes from African naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Xerxes?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Xerxes — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

Xerxes

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Xerxes

Xerxes

Boy

African

2 syllables

Xerxes is an African boy's name meaning "King, ruler.".

With African roots, Xerxes is a boy name that means "King, ruler.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: African
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

King, ruler.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Xerxes

What does Xerxes mean?

Xerxes is a boy name of African origin meaning "King, ruler.".

How popular is Xerxes?

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Sister names that go with Xerxes

Amara Zuri Imani Nia Nala Ayana

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

The starting sound of Xerxes has no entry in the traditional nakshatra syllable chart, so families usually choose it freely rather than by rashi. Its Chaldean name number is 7.