Tall, strong, and brave; a legendary hero.
Derived from the Persian hero Rostam, the name is associated with the epic Shahnameh. It historically signifies a person of immense physical stature and courage. It remains a powerful, traditional choice in Persian-speaking and Central Asian cultures.
Less common today
Rustam isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,225 in 2023.
Sasanian military commander
Uzbek chess grandmaster and former World Champion
President of the Republic of Tatarstan
American producer and former member of Vampire Weekend
The central hero of the Persian epic Shahnameh · Shahnameh
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
