Baz vs Rostam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Baz

Boy #6,587 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Sebaste (via Sebastian)"

Origin: Latin/Greek

Cultural Roots

English British Australian Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,587
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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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

Baz Rank #6,587
Rostam Rank #6,474

Rostam is more popular, ranked #6474 vs #6587 for Baz.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Baz ___

  • Baz James
  • Baz William
  • Baz Thomas
  • Baz George
  • Baz Henry
  • Baz Oliver

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 Baz

Oz Maz Raz Jaz Toby

If you choose Rostam

Arash Sohrab Cyrus Dariush Shireen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baz or Rostam more popular?

Rostam is more popular, ranked #6474 compared to Baz at #6587 in the United States.

What do Baz and Rostam mean?

Baz means "from Sebaste (via Sebastian)" (Latin/Greek origin). Rostam means "strong, heroic warrior" (Persian/Avestan origin).

Are Baz and Rostam boy or girl names?

Baz is primarily a boy name. Rostam is primarily a boy name.

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