Roman

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Pronounced ROH-mən /ˈroʊ.mən/High

Meaning: From Latin Romanus, 'a Roman, of Rome'; predominantly a boys' name; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Of Rome: Roman is the name Romanus — 'a Roman'. Strong and classic; predominantly a boys' name, here for girls.

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Origin MediumLatin

MeaningFrom Latin Romanus, 'a Roman, of Rome'; predominantly a boys' name; here for girls

U.S. rank (2024)#5102 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 454

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Roman comes from Latin Romanus, 'a Roman, of Rome' (borne by saints and the directors Roman Polanski; Cara Delevingne's circle has used it for girls). It is predominantly a boys' name; this page covers its use for girls honestly (slug distinguished).

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, a-Roman at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Roman means 'a Roman, of Rome' (Latin Romanus) — a strong, classic name; overwhelmingly a boys' name, occasionally given to girls (which we flag).

Overall data confidence 68%

Behind the Name — Roman — root etymology

Variations

RomanaRominaRomy

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Roman mean?

Roman is Latin for 'a Roman, of Rome'.

How do you pronounce Roman?

It's said ROH-mən /ˈroʊ.mən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Roman a boy or girl name?

Roman is predominantly a boys' name; this page covers its use for girls.

How popular is Roman?

Roman is rare for girls in the U.S.