Liam vs Xerxes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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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

Liam Rank #1
Xerxes Rank #5,195

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5195 for Xerxes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Xerxes ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Xerxes

Cyrus Darius Artemis Zara Leonidas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Xerxes more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Xerxes at #5195 in the United States.

What do Liam and Xerxes mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Xerxes means "hero among kings" (Old Persian origin).

Are Liam and Xerxes boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Xerxes is primarily a boy name.

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