Theodore 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

Theodore Rank #4
Xerxes Rank #5,195

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5195 for Xerxes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Xerxes ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Xerxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Xerxes more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Xerxes at #5195 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Xerxes mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Xerxes means "hero among kings" (Old Persian origin).

Are Theodore and Xerxes boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Xerxes is primarily a boy name.

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