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Boy name

Roman

Roman is a boy’s name of Latin origin, meaning “from rome.” It currently ranks #66 for US boys and is rising.

Meaning
From Rome.
Origin
Latin
US rank
#60
Syllables
2
Letters
5
Starts with
R

Roman's popularity over time

↑ Rising
#66 in 2023Peak rank #66US SSA · boys
#1#68#136201320182023

Source: US Social Security Administration national name data. Lower rank = more popular.

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Frequently asked about Roman

What does the name Roman mean?

Roman means "From Rome." and is of Latin origin.

Is Roman a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is the name Roman?

Roman ranked #66 for US boys in 2023. Over the past decade its popularity has been rising (peak rank #66).

How many syllables are in Roman?

Roman has 2 syllables and 5 letters.

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