Rostam vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Rostam Rank #6,474
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6474 for Rostam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rostam ___

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rostam

Arash Sohrab Cyrus Dariush Shireen

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rostam or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Rostam at #6474 in the United States.

What do Rostam and Theodore mean?

Rostam means "strong, heroic warrior" (Persian/Avestan origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Rostam and Theodore boy or girl names?

Rostam is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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