Xerxes vs Anir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xerxes

Boy #5,195 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hero among kings"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Ancient Greek Historical Western

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Boy #5,214 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"luminous, radiant, shining"

Origin: Arabic/Berber (Amazigh)

North African Berber Moroccan Algerian Arabic

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Xerxes Rank #5,195

Anir Rank #5,214

Xerxes is more popular, ranked #5195 vs #5214 for Anir.

Is Xerxes or Anir more popular?

Xerxes is more popular, ranked #5195 compared to Anir at #5214 in the United States.

What do Xerxes and Anir mean?

Xerxes means "hero among kings" (Old Persian origin). Anir means "luminous, radiant, shining" (Arabic/Berber (Amazigh) origin).

Are Xerxes and Anir boy or girl names?

Xerxes is primarily a boy name. Anir is primarily a boy name.