Saddam

Saddam is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “the fighter who stands steadfast.” In 2024 it was given to 7 boys in the United States.

Saddam at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“the fighter who stands steadfast”

About the name Saddam

Saddam belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “the fighter who stands steadfast” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Saddam first appears in Social Security records in 1990. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3931 in 1990, and in 2024 7 babies received the name — 42 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Saddam in US records

First recorded (US)
1990
Best US rank
#3931 in 1990
Peak year
1990
Babies named Saddam in 2024
7
Total since 1880
42

Saddam in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2020
Best rank
#3848 in 2020
Babies named Saddam in 2020
4
Total since 1996
4

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Saddam mean?

Saddam means “the fighter who stands steadfast” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Saddam a boy or girl name?

Saddam is a boy name. In 2024, 7 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Saddam?

Saddam comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Saddam?

Saddam first appears in US records in 1990. Its best-ever ranking was #3931 in 1990, and 7 babies were given the name in 2024.

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