Xavier vs Xerxes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xavier

Boy #102 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"savior"

Origin: Spanish

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Boy #5,195 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hero among kings"

Origin: Old Persian

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Xavier Rank #102

Xerxes Rank #5,195

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 vs #5195 for Xerxes.

Is Xavier or Xerxes more popular?

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Xerxes at #5195 in the United States.

What do Xavier and Xerxes mean?

Xavier means "savior" (Spanish origin). Xerxes means "hero among kings" (Old Persian origin).

Are Xavier and Xerxes boy or girl names?

Xavier is primarily a boy name. Xerxes is primarily a boy name.