Roman
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US Popularity:116
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Roman
Meaning:citizen of Rome
Distinctive and European, Roman is easy to pronounce and similar to R names Rowan and Ronan in spelling. While Rowan can be used for girls, Roman is seen as decidedly more masculine. Variations include Romeo and Romy. Cate Blanchett and Debra Messing are among the celebrity mamas who chose Roman for their sons. Roman's popularity as a baby name has been climbing steadily, and we predict it will conquer more hearts in the years to come.
Famous People Named Roman
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Roman KempRadio Host
- Roman PolanskiDirector
- Roman ReignsWrestler
Roman Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Roman is currently #449 on The Bump
Boy:Roman is currently #123 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Roman is currently #116 in U.S. births
Boy:Roman is currently #47 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#116
in 2022
+ 6
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky
Ancestry, Roman
Behind the Name, Roman June 2023
Name Doctor, Roman
Merriam-Webster, Roman
Collins Dictionary, Defiition of 'Roman'
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