The nameRomain
Romain is the French form of Roman, carried by two great French novelists.
- Boy's name
- French
- Feast day
Meaning
Romain comes from the Latin Romanus, "Roman".
Origin
French, from Latin.
History
In England and Wales Romain reached 1248th place in 2003.
Romain in other languages
Romain is the French form of Roman. It is Romano in Italian and Román in Spanish. The French feminine forms are Romane and the older Romaine.
Did you know?
- Romain Gary is the only writer to have won the Prix Goncourt twice, the second time in 1975 under the pen name Émile Ajar.
- Romain Rolland won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1915.
Famous people named Romain
- Romain Gary, novelist
- Romain Rolland, Nobel prize winning writer
Popularity of the name Romain
Romain in the United States
Romain was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 79 births over the decade, 15% of all recorded babies named Romain. Its rise began around 1911, and it peaked in 1990. Half of all babies named Romain in the United States were born before 1984, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Romain in France
Romain was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 70,575 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Romain. Its rise began around 1975, and it peaked in 1987. Half of all babies named Romain in France were born before 1991. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 153 births a year on average, against 360 in the five years before.
Romain in Belgium
Romain in Switzerland
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Romain mean?
Romain comes from the Latin Romanus, "Roman".
What is the origin of the name Romain?
French, from Latin.
Is Romain a girl's or a boy's name?
Romain is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Romain?
In 2024, Romain was the 12754th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 5 births.
What are the variants of the name Romain?
Variants and related names of Romain include Romaine and Roman.
Who are famous people named Romain?
Romain Gary, novelist; Romain Rolland, Nobel prize winning writer.