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. Derived from the Latin 'Romanus,' meaning citizen of Rome.
how do you pronounce Roman?
ROH-mun
Hear it spoken aloud with our AI pronunciation tool.
what does Roman mean?
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.
where does the name Roman come from?
From the Latin Romanus, meaning a citizen of Rome. The Slavic languages took it early and use it as an ordinary given name, which is why Roman is common in Russia, Poland and Ukraine as well as in the Romance-speaking world.
the history of Roman
St Roman of Rome and several Byzantine emperors named Romanos carried the name through the early Christian centuries. It has been in continuous use across eastern Europe ever since, and its recent English-speaking rise is separate and much more recent, entering the American top hundred in the 2010s.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #62 |
| 2023 | #64 |
| 2022 | #67 |
| 2021 | #71 |
| 2020 | #77 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Roman?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Roman?
- Roman Polanski
- Roman Reigns
- Roman Holiday
what names are similar to Roman?
what names go well with Roman?
Sibling names that share Roman's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
love Roman? get 10 more names curated for your family.
Popularity rankings and meanings are just the starting point. Our AI consultant finds names that match your heritage, style, and what matters most to you.
Completely free. No credit card required.
start free consultation