Serj

♂ Boy

Pronounced SURJ /ˈsɜrdʒ/Medium

Meaning: Serj is a short, phonetic form of Sergei or Serge, from the Roman family name Sergius, often glossed 'servant; attendant.' Well known via musician Serj Tankian of System of a Down.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp short name: Serj is a form of Sergei/Serge, 'servant; attendant' (said 'SURJ'), known via musician Serj Tankian.

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Origin MediumRussian, Latin

MeaningSerj is a short, phonetic form of Sergei or Serge, from the Roman family name Sergius, often glossed 'servant; attendant.' Well known via musician Serj Tankian of System of a Down.

U.S. rank (2025)#13578 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 27

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Serj is a phonetic short form of Sergei/Serge, from the Roman family name Sergius, often read 'servant; attendant.' Its modern profile owes much to Armenian-American musician Serj Tankian. Crisp and modern (said 'SURJ').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, crisp, and musical.

Did you know? Serj is a punchy short form of Sergei or Serge, rooted in the Roman Sergius — and it's carried by Serj Tankian, frontman of System of a Down (said 'SURJ').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Serj — Short form of Sergei/Serge, Roman Sergius; Serj Tankian

Variations

SergeSergeiSerzh

Nicknames

SerjySy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Serj mean?

Serj is a short form of Sergei or Serge, from the Roman Sergius, often read 'servant; attendant.'

How do you pronounce Serj?

It's said SURJ /ˈsɜrdʒ/ — one syllable.

Is Serj a boy or girl name?

Serj is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Serj?

Serj is a rare name in the U.S.