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Gautham

♂ Boy

Pronounced GOW-tum /ˈɡəʊ.t̪əm/Medium

Meaning: Gautham (Gautam/Gotama) is a Sanskrit name meaning 'of the Gotama clan,' borne by the ancient sage Gautama and by Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. A revered heritage name; we note it respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A revered Sanskrit name: Gautham names the Buddha and an ancient sage (said 'GOW-tum'). Wise and heritage-rich.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningGautham (Gautam/Gotama) is a Sanskrit name meaning 'of the Gotama clan,' borne by the ancient sage Gautama and by Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. A revered heritage name; we note it respectfully.
U.S. rank (2025)#10025 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 454

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519912025

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

Gautham (Gautam/Gotama) is a Sanskrit name, 'of the Gotama clan,' carried by a great Vedic sage and by Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. It reads as a wise, revered heritage name, which we note respectfully (said 'GOW-tum').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, mostly in Indian families. Rare, revered, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Gautham (Gautama) is the clan name of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, and of an ancient Vedic sage — a revered, meaning-rich name, which we note respectfully (said 'GOW-tum').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Gautham — Sanskrit; Buddha's clan name; ancient sage

Variations

GautamGothamGowtham

Nicknames

GauTham

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gautham mean?

Gautham means 'of the Gotama clan,' the name of an ancient sage and of the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama.

How do you pronounce Gautham?

It's said GOW-tum /ˈɡəʊ.t̪əm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gautham a boy or girl name?

Gautham is a boy's name in Indian tradition and here.

How popular is Gautham?

Gautham is rare in the U.S. and well used in India.

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