Ber vs Xerxes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#35,726
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Xerxes

Boy #5,195 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hero among kings"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Ancient Greek Historical Western

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,195
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Xerxes Rank #5,195

Xerxes is more popular, ranked #5195 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Xerxes more popular?

Xerxes is more popular, ranked #5195 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Xerxes mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Xerxes means "hero among kings" (Old Persian origin).

Are Ber and Xerxes boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Xerxes is primarily a boy name.

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