Roman

Meaning of Roman

A Roman citizen, from Rome.

Roman has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Roman

Roman is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #42 in 2025 from #317 in 2000.

Notable people named Roman

• Roman Polanski
  Film director, actor, producer
• Roman Abramovich
  Russian businessman and oligarch
• Roman Reigns
  Professional wrestler and actor
• Roman Josi
  Professional ice hockey defenseman
• Roman Coppola
  Filmmaker, screenwriter, producer

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Questions about the name Roman

What does the name Roman mean?

Roman means a roman citizen, from rome, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Roman a boy's or a girl's name?

Roman is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Roman?

In 2025, Roman ranked #42 for boys, up from #52 the year before.

When was Roman most popular?

Roman peaked at #42 in 2025.