Rostam

Rostam is a boy's name of Persian origin meaning “the man with the panther’s skin.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 2024.

Rostam at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Persian
Meaning
“the man with the panther’s skin”

About the name Rostam

Rostam belongs to the Persian tradition. Its meaning — “the man with the panther’s skin” — is the sense carried by its Persian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Rostam first appears in Social Security records in 2015. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #6443 in 2023, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 24 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rostam in US records

First recorded (US)
2015
Best US rank
#6443 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Total since 1880
24

Rostam in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2009
Best rank
#4527 in 2009
Babies named Rostam in 2024
3
Total since 1996
15

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rostam mean?

Rostam means “the man with the panther’s skin” in its Persian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Rostam a boy or girl name?

Rostam is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2024.

What origin is the name Rostam?

Rostam comes from the Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Rostam?

Rostam first appears in US records in 2015. Its best-ever ranking was #6443 in 2023, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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