Meaning A boy's name of Swahili origin, it means "ruler." Origin of Sultan Swahili , African Popular Middle Names Ahmed, Ancelmo, Mahmoud, Mohammed, Saud Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Sultan Similar Names Alamini Ainran Baakir Babechi Abioye Adewole Ampah Andongwisye Akhzar Erik Year by Year Popularity of Sultan