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Sultan

/ SUL-tun /
Boy arabic 2 syllables
Meaning
Sultan means ruler, authority (arabic).
Gender
Boy
Origin
arabic
Pronunciation
SUL-tun
Popularity
#1243 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Sultan in the US, 1880–2025
198020002020

Sultan first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2025, when 161 boys were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Sultan popular?

Rising Sultan has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.

US babies given the name Sultan, by decade
2020s 816
2010s 716
2000s 293
1990s 238
1980s 166
1970s 158
1960s 9

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Sultan mean?

From Arabic 'sultan', originally an abstract noun meaning 'strength, authority, rulership' (from 'sulta', power/authority), later a sovereign's title. Note: 'ruler/authority', and distinct from 'malik' (king) proper.

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FAA-ris
horseman, knight · arabic
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SAYF
sword · arabic
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Hadi
HAA-dee
guide, leader · arabic
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Sami
SAA-mee
elevated, sublime · arabic
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Bilal
bi-LAAL
moisture, freshness · arabic
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Ismail
is-maa-EEL
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Aariz
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Names that pair well with Sultan

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AA-dam
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Layla
LAY-lah
night · arabic
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Aaliyah
ah-LEE-ah
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Malik
MAH-lik
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Amir
ah-MEER
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Omar
OH-mar / OO-mar
long-lived, flourishing · arabic

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sultan mean?

Sultan means ruler, authority. From Arabic 'sultan', originally an abstract noun meaning 'strength, authority, rulership' (from 'sulta', power/authority), later a sovereign's title. Note: 'ruler/authority', and distinct from 'malik' (king) proper.

What is the origin of the name Sultan?

Sultan is of arabic origin.

How do you pronounce Sultan?

Sultan is pronounced “SUL-tun.”

Is Sultan a boy or a girl name?

Sultan is most commonly used as a boy name.

Is Sultan a popular name right now?

Sultan has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.

How popular is the name Sultan?

In 2025, Sultan ranked #1243 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Sultan most popular?

Sultan was most popular in 2025, when about 161 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Sultan?

Names similar to Sultan include Anas, Faris, Saif, Hadi, Sami.

What names go well with Sultan?

arabic names that pair well with Sultan include Adam, Layla, Aaliyah, Malik, Amir.