Names Starting With R
BoyLatin#62 in 2025
Roman
Roman is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “Citizen of Rome, or strong and powerful.” It ranked #62 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
ROH-mun
meaning & origin
The name Roman means “Citizen of Rome, or strong and powerful.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
Derived from the Latin 'Romanus,' meaning citizen of Rome. It has been used throughout the Christian world due to early saints named Romanus and carries an air of classical strength and sophistication.
popularity over time
#772020
#712021
#672022
#642023
#622024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #62 |
| 2023 | #64 |
| 2022 | #67 |
| 2021 | #71 |
| 2020 | #77 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Roman
- Roman Polanski
- Roman Reigns
- Roman Holiday
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