Zoltan
Zoltan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Zoltan
Root meaning: “sultan”
- A male given name from Hungarian Zoltán.
Etymology
From Hungarian Zoltán, from szultán (“sultan”), from Ottoman Turkish سلطان (sultan), from Arabic سُلْطَان (sulṭān, “ruler”). Doublet of sultan.
How popular is Zoltan?
Since 1880, 1,024 boys in the U.S. have been named Zoltan. Its highest rank for boys was #1572 in 1967. In 2025, 5 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Zoltan FAQ
What does the name Zoltan mean?
Zoltan traces back to a root meaning "sultan". A male given name from Hungarian Zoltán. From Hungarian Zoltán, from szultán (“sultan”), from Ottoman Turkish سلطان (sultan), from Arabic سُلْطَان (sulṭān, “ruler”). Doublet of sultan.
What is the origin of the name Zoltan?
Zoltan is listed as a name of Hungarian origin.
How popular is the name Zoltan?
Since 1880, 1,024 boys in the U.S. have been named Zoltan. Its highest rank for boys was #1572 in 1967. In 2025, 5 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Zoltan a boy or girl name?
Zoltan is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,024 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.