Rustam

Rustam - A very unique male name

Rustam appeared on the charts for the first time in 2025 on position #4255. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Rustam and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Rustam? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Rustam. The baby boy name Rustam was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #4255 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Rustam peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 4255.

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Rustam is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Rustam is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,743 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,743.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Rustam is where you live.

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Rustam origin and meaning

Persian

A spelling of Rostam, the name of the great hero of Persian epic poetry

Rustam is the form used in many English translations for Rostam, the mighty hero of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh (Book of Kings), whose feats anchor Persian national legend. The name enters the US data only in 2025, with 5 births. The hero's own name is ancient, though its deeper Iranian derivation is debated.

Attested etymology

Rustam is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Rustam, pop culture references for the name Rustam and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Rustam

We've found the following names that sound similar to Rustam, sorted by popularity.

Rustin / Ruston / Rustyn / Rexton / Rigdon / Rostam / Roston /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Rustam

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Rustam a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Rustam?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

roos-TAHM · /ruːˈstɑːm/
Pronunciation follows the Persian Rostam; English speakers may also say RUST-am.

Around the world

• Rostam (Persian) — The standard Persian form of the hero's name

Spellings and nicknames

• Rostam — The more common transliteration of the same name

Famous bearers

• Rustam — Hero of Ferdowsi's epic the Shahnameh, the central champion of Persian legend (Fictional, c. 1000) Fictional

Style

LiteraryInternational

Why parents choose it

A name with a genuine epic behind it — the Persian Hercules — chosen by families who know the Shahnameh or want a strong hero name almost no American child shares.

Worth knowing

• Expect spellings to split between Rustam and Rostam
• Often assumed to be a variant invented recently; it is a long-standing transliteration