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Romaine

♂ Boy

Pronounced roh-MAYN /roʊˈmeɪn/High

Meaning: A French name from Latin Romanus, 'Roman', borne by early saints. The same word names romaine lettuce, so called because it reached France by way of Rome. Both senses are real; we give each honestly.Medium

In 30 seconds: A French name meaning 'Roman' — and, yes, also the lettuce, named for the same journey from Rome (said 'roh-MAYN').
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Origin MediumFrench, Latin
MeaningA French name from Latin Romanus, 'Roman', borne by early saints. The same word names romaine lettuce, so called because it reached France by way of Rome. Both senses are real; we give each honestly.
U.S. rank (2023)#8783 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1932
Total births (all-time)≈ 982

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193219122023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Romaine comes from Latin Romanus, 'Roman', through French, and was carried by early saints of that name. In English it is used for both boys and girls, and it doubles as the name of romaine lettuce, so called from its route to France through Rome. We give both plainly (said 'roh-MAYN').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, French-flavoured, and smooth.

Did you know? Romaine lettuce got its name because it travelled to France by way of Rome — the same Latin word, Romanus, that gives the given name Romaine its meaning (said 'roh-MAYN').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Romaine — French from Latin Romanus 'Roman'; romaine lettuce

Variations

RomainRomanRomano

Nicknames

RomeRomy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Romaine mean?

Romaine means 'Roman', from Latin Romanus, through French. The same word names romaine lettuce, which reached France by way of Rome.

How do you pronounce Romaine?

It's said roh-MAYN /roʊˈmeɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Romaine a boy or girl name?

Romaine is used here as a boy's name; in English it is given to both boys and girls.

How popular is Romaine?

Romaine is extremely rare for boys in the U.S.

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