The one who dispels darkness
Derived from the Sanskrit elements 'go' meaning cow or light and 'tama' meaning darkness. It is most famously associated with Siddhartha Gautama, the spiritual leader who became the Buddha. The name symbolizes the journey from ignorance to enlightenment.
About 10 boys were named Gautam in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The primary figure in Buddhism and spiritual teacher
Indian international cricketer and politician
Indian billionaire industrialist and philanthropist
Indian television actor and host
