Roman

Rank 68th Boy Name πŸ”₯ Popular

In 2022, the name Roman was 68th most popular baby name for boys and 116th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 4,726 babies were named Roman in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 711 babies in the United States were named Roman. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 4.1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Roman is around 12 to 17 years old.

The name "Roman" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Roman include Ro and Rome.

Roman Meaning & Origin

Roman is a name of Latin origin that means "from Rome" or "citizen of Rome," evoking connotations of strength, history, and classical sophistication.

The name Roman is described as strong, intellectual and charming.

Pronunciation

Roman is pronounced ro-man in English. The name Roman has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Roman

  • The name Roman is shared by an influential film director, Roman Polanski, who directed the classic horror film "Rosemary's Baby".

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Geography

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