Roman
Latin boy's name meaning “citizen of Rome”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- citizen of Rome
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #66
- Born in 2023
- 4,796
- Peak year
- 2024 (#52)
Meaning & origin
Roman comes from the Latin Romanus, 'of Rome'. It is common across Slavic and Latin cultures.
Is Roman a Latin name?
Yes — Roman is a Latin name meaning "citizen of Rome". Roman comes from the Latin Romanus, 'of Rome'. It is common across Slavic and Latin cultures. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Roman ranked #66 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 4,796 US boys were given the name Roman.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #52 in 2024
“Unranked” means Roman was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
See more boy names starting with R.
How to spell Roman
Roman is spelled R-O-M-A-N — 5 letters and 2 syllables.
Roman: frequently asked questions
What does the name Roman mean?
Roman is a Latin name meaning "citizen of Rome". Roman comes from the Latin Romanus, 'of Rome'. It is common across Slavic and Latin cultures.
Where does the name Roman come from?
Roman is of Latin origin. Roman comes from the Latin Romanus, 'of Rome'. It is common across Slavic and Latin cultures.
Is Roman a boy or a girl name?
Roman is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Roman?
In 2023, 4,796 US boys were given the name Roman.
Is Roman a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Roman ranked #66 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you spell Roman?
Roman is spelled R-O-M-A-N — 5 letters.
How common is the name Roman?
In 2023, 4,796 US boys were given the name Roman. In the latest US data, Roman ranked #66 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Roman a Latin name?
Yes — Roman is a Latin name meaning "citizen of Rome". Roman comes from the Latin Romanus, 'of Rome'. It is common across Slavic and Latin cultures. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
What does Roman mean in Latin?
In Latin, Roman means "citizen of Rome". Roman comes from the Latin Romanus, 'of Rome'. It is common across Slavic and Latin cultures.
Is Roman a Roman name?
Roman is usually classified as Latin, and Roman belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Roman too. It means "citizen of Rome".