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Sultan

♂ Boy

Pronounced SUL-tan /ˈsʌl.tən/Low

Meaning: Power, authority, sovereign rulerLow

In 30 seconds: Sultan is the Arabic word for power and authority, used as a royal title for sovereigns across the Muslim world. As a given name it carries the aspiration of leadership, authority, and noble governance.
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningPower, authority, sovereign ruler
U.S. rank (2025)#1243 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births161 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,395

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519662025

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

Sultan derives from the Arabic root salta meaning power or authority. As a royal title it was used by rulers of many Muslim states from the 10th century onward. As a given name it carries aspirations of authority and leadership.

Sultan is used as a given name in Turkey, Central Asia, and across Muslim communities worldwide. In the United States it appears among families with Turkish, Arab, South Asian, and other Muslim backgrounds.

Did you know? The Ottoman Sultans ruled one of history's greatest empires for over 600 years (1299-1922), from Osman I to Mehmed VI. The title Sultan meant the supreme ruler of a Muslim state — giving this name the weight of six centuries of imperial authority.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Sultan

Variations

SoltanSulten

Nicknames

SuliTan

Famous Bearers

  • ★Sultan Kosen (1982-present)
    Turkish farmer who holds the Guinness World Record as the tallest living man

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Frequently Asked

What does Sultan mean?

Sultan means power and authority in Arabic, used as a title for sovereign rulers across the Muslim world.

Is Sultan a name or a title?

Sultan is both a royal title and a given name. As a title it was used by Ottoman and other Muslim rulers; as a name it carries their authoritative heritage.

How do you pronounce Sultan?

Sultan is pronounced SUL-tan with two syllables.

What names are similar to Sultan?

Similar royal names include Malik, Amir, and Rashid.

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