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Rustan

Quick answerRustan is derived from the Persian name Rustam, meaning "strong" or "brave," with roots in Old Persian linguistic tradition.

Persian · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#7,166
TrendVintage
Peak year1977
Syllables2
OriginPersian
LanguagePersian
CulturePersian/Central Asian
ReligionIslam
Letters6
Numerology3 Chaldean 3
Global rank#7,166

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Rustan

Rustan is derived from the Persian name Rustam, meaning "strong" or "brave," with roots in Old Persian linguistic tradition.

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Etymology

Rustan is derived from the Persian name Rustam, meaning "strong" or "brave," with roots in Old Persian linguistic tradition. The name is primarily used in Persian, Turkish, and Central Asian cultures, with historical prominence in Persian literature and Islamic societies, particularly through the legendary hero Rustam of the Shahnameh epic.

Rustan currently ranks #7,166 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1977.

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