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Rustam

♂ Boy

Pronounced ROOS-tahm /ˈrus.tɑm/Medium

Meaning: From the Persian, 'strong; brave; a great warrior' — the legendary hero of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh (the Book of Kings); we note the literary linkLow

In 30 seconds: Strong; brave; a great warrior: Rustam is Persian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ROOS-tahm').
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Origin LowPersian
MeaningFrom the Persian, 'strong; brave; a great warrior' — the legendary hero of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh (the Book of Kings); we note the literary link
U.S. rank (2025)#8121 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 93

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320122025

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

Rustam comes from the Persian, 'strong; brave; a great warrior' — the legendary hero of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh (the Book of Kings; we note the literary link). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ROOS-tahm').

In the U.S. it appears in Persian and Central Asian families. Rare, a-great-warrior at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Rustam means 'strong; brave; a great warrior' in Persian — the legendary hero of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh (the Book of Kings) — lyrical and classic (we note the literary link; said 'ROOS-tahm').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Rustam — literary link noted

Variations

RostamRustomRustem

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rustam mean?

Rustam is Persian for 'strong; brave; a great warrior' — the hero of the Shahnameh. We note the literary link.

How do you pronounce Rustam?

It's said ROOS-tahm /ˈrus.tɑm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rustam a boy or girl name?

Rustam is a boy's name.

How popular is Rustam?

Rustam is a very rare name in the U.S.

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