Anis vs Rostam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anis

Boy #6,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"companion, close friend"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,601
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Rostam

Boy #6,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, heroic warrior"

Origin: Persian/Avestan

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Afghan Tajik

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,474
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ros, Rosta

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Popularity Comparison

Anis Rank #6,601
Rostam Rank #6,474

Rostam is more popular, ranked #6474 vs #6601 for Anis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anis ___

  • Anis Karim
  • Anis Rami
  • Anis Said
  • Anis Omar
  • Anis Tarek
  • Anis Nasser

Rostam ___

  • Rostam Ali
  • Rostam Dariush
  • Rostam Cyrus
  • Rostam Kaveh
  • Rostam Mehran
  • Rostam Arash

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anis

Layla Yasmin Ibrahim Nadia Sami

If you choose Rostam

Arash Sohrab Cyrus Dariush Shireen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anis or Rostam more popular?

Rostam is more popular, ranked #6474 compared to Anis at #6601 in the United States.

What do Anis and Rostam mean?

Anis means "companion, close friend" (Arabic origin). Rostam means "strong, heroic warrior" (Persian/Avestan origin).

Are Anis and Rostam boy or girl names?

Anis is primarily a boy name. Rostam is primarily a boy name.

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