The nameRoman
Roman is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "citizen of Rome". Strong and simple, it has been rising in Britain and the United States.
- Boy's name
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Meaning
Roman comes from the Latin Romanus, "Roman, from Rome".
Origin
Latin. Roman is the usual form of the name in Slavic languages, and Saint Romanus was honoured in the early Church.
History
Long typical of Eastern Europe, as with the film director Roman Polanski, Roman became fashionable in Britain and the United States from the 2010s, reaching the top 30 in England and Wales.
Famous people named Roman
- Roman Polanski, film director
- Roman Abramovich, businessman
- Roman Reigns, wrestler (ring name)
Popularity of the name Roman
Roman in the United States
Roman was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 35,275 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Roman. Its rise began around 1989, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Roman in the United States were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 4,839 births a year.
Roman in the United Kingdom
Roman was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 10,522 births over the decade, 55% of all recorded babies named Roman. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Roman in the United Kingdom were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 1,720 births a year on average, against 1,175 in the five years before.
Roman in France
Roman in Belgium
Roman in Switzerland
Roman in Austria
Roman in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Roman
Names from the same generation as Roman, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Roman mean?
Roman comes from the Latin Romanus, "Roman, from Rome".
What is the origin of the name Roman?
Latin. Roman is the usual form of the name in Slavic languages, and Saint Romanus was honoured in the early Church.
Is Roman a girl's or a boy's name?
Roman is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Roman?
In 2024, Roman was the 52nd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 5,474 births.
What are the variants of the name Roman?
Variants and related names of Roman include Romain.
What are good sibling names for Roman?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Valentina, Lucy, Juliette and Camila for a sister, Silas, Lorenzo, Felix and Leo for a brother.
Who are famous people named Roman?
Roman Polanski, film director; Roman Abramovich, businessman; Roman Reigns, wrestler (ring name).