Daud vs Rostam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daud

Boy #6,418 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, friend"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Persian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,418
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Daw

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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

Daud Rank #6,418
Rostam Rank #6,474

Daud is more popular, ranked #6418 vs #6474 for Rostam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daud ___

  • Daud Ali
  • Daud Hassan
  • Daud Omar
  • Daud Ibrahim
  • Daud Yusuf
  • Daud Malik

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 Daud

Zaid Musa Sulaiman Fatima Maryam

If you choose Rostam

Arash Sohrab Cyrus Dariush Shireen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daud or Rostam more popular?

Daud is more popular, ranked #6418 compared to Rostam at #6474 in the United States.

What do Daud and Rostam mean?

Daud means "beloved, friend" (Hebrew origin). Rostam means "strong, heroic warrior" (Persian/Avestan origin).

Are Daud and Rostam boy or girl names?

Daud is primarily a boy name. Rostam is primarily a boy name.

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