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Roman: Name Meaning and Origin

Pronounced: Roman · 2 syllables

Everything about the name Roman: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.

Meaning

«Roman, from Rome»

Gender

Boy

Origin

Latin

Popularity

95 out of 100

Where Roman is popular

  • RussiaTop 10
  • UkraineTop 20

Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.

About the Name Roman

With its Latin heritage, Roman has long been valued for its meaning, "Roman, from Rome." It is the kind of boy's name that carries a clear story parents can pass on.

In everyday speech Roman is said Roman (2 syllables). Roman is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Роман.

Today Roman is a very popular choice, scoring 95 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as .

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Variants & Related Spellings

Роман

FAQ

What does the name Roman mean?+

The name Roman means "Roman, from Rome".

What is the origin of the name Roman?+

Roman is a name of Latin origin.

Is Roman a girl or boy name?+

Roman is traditionally a boy name.

How do you pronounce Roman?+

Roman is pronounced Roman (2 syllables).

Is Roman a popular name?+

Roman is a very popular choice, scoring 95 out of 100 in our popularity index.

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