Ariston vs Xerxes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
X, Xer, Zee

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Popularity Comparison

Ariston Rank #5,269
Xerxes Rank #5,195

Xerxes is more popular, ranked #5195 vs #5269 for Ariston.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ariston ___

  • Ariston James
  • Ariston Theodore
  • Ariston Alexander
  • Ariston Marcus
  • Ariston Sebastian
  • Ariston Nathaniel

Xerxes ___

  • Xerxes Alexander
  • Xerxes James
  • Xerxes Leo
  • Xerxes Maximus
  • Xerxes Augustus
  • Xerxes Victor

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ariston

Athena Delia Cassius Lysander Calliope

If you choose Xerxes

Cyrus Darius Artemis Zara Leonidas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ariston or Xerxes more popular?

Xerxes is more popular, ranked #5195 compared to Ariston at #5269 in the United States.

What do Ariston and Xerxes mean?

Ariston means "the best, most excellent" (Ancient Greek origin). Xerxes means "hero among kings" (Old Persian origin).

Are Ariston and Xerxes boy or girl names?

Ariston is primarily a boy name. Xerxes is primarily a boy name.

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