Noah 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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Noah Rank #2
Xerxes Rank #5,195

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5195 for Xerxes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Xerxes ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Xerxes

Cyrus Darius Artemis Zara Leonidas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noah or Xerxes more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Xerxes at #5195 in the United States.

What do Noah and Xerxes mean?

Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin). Xerxes means "hero among kings" (Old Persian origin).

Are Noah and Xerxes boy or girl names?

Noah is primarily a boy name. Xerxes is primarily a boy name.

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