The name Saddam is of Arabic origin, meaning 'one who throws down or destroys.' It is derived from the root verb 'damm,' which means 'to destroy' or 'to throw down.'
The name Saddam has seen a significant decline in popularity over the years, with a peak of 15 births in 1990 and a steady decrease thereafter, culminating in only 5 births in both 1992 and 2022. Overall, there have been 35 babies named Saddam since 1990.