Xerxes, a name of Persian origin, translates to 'ruler of heroes'. It gained prominence through its use by two historical figures: Xerxes I, the King of Persia from 486 to 465 BCE, known for his wars against Greece; and Xerxes II, who ruled briefly in 424 BCE. In literature, it's notably featured as the name of a character in William Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice'. The name Xerxes has a strong, regal sound and is often associated with ancient Persian history.
"Xerxes experienced significant fluctuations in its popularity over the past five decades, with peaks occurring more recently - notably 21 births in 2018 and 17 births in 2022. However, there were several years with fewer than 5 births each."