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The baby name Romain is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced French IPA: /ʁɔ.mɛ̃/ (approx. roh-MEHN); English approximation: roh-MAN.

Romain is French in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: French
Pronunciation: French IPA: /ʁɔ.mɛ̃/ (approx. roh-MEHN); English approximation: roh-MAN

What is the meaning of the name Romain ?

The baby name Romain is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced French IPA: /ʁɔ.mɛ̃/ (approx. roh-MEHN); English approximation: roh-MAN.

Romain is French in Origin.

Romain is a French masculine given name from Latin Romanus, meaning "Roman" or "of Rome," transmitted through Old French. It gained currency in Gaul via the cults of numerous early saints named Romanus (notably St Romain of Rouen and Romain de Condat). The name endured through the Middle Ages, waned, then rose sharply in France from the 1970s to the late 1990s, and today remains widely used across the Francophone world.

International variants include Roman (English, German, Slavic), Romano (Italian, Spanish), Román (Spanish), Romão (Portuguese), and Romanos (Greek); feminine counterparts are Romane, Romaine, and Romana. Common diminutives in French are Rom and Roro, with Romy sometimes used. Beyond its literal sense, Romain evokes classical heritage, civic belonging, and pilgrimage to Rome. Notable bearers include Nobel laureate Romain Rolland, novelist-diplomat Romain Gary, and racing driver Romain Grosjean.

Romain has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Romain

Romain Duris Actor · Born 1974 · France Romain Duris is a French actor best known for his role in the film 'The Beat That My Heart Skipped'. He has also starred in 'L'Auberge Espagnole' and its sequels, showcasing his versatility and charm on screen.

Celebrity babies named Romain

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Romain Gavras Michèle Ray-Gavras model ★★★★★ Costa-Gavras film director ★★★★★
Romain Colucci Coluche film director ★★★★★

Romain – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BF Boys 0 #24 3 439
LU 0 #26 42 2,830
HT Boys 0 #29 6 903
LU Boys 0 #33 405 4,970
CM 0 #55 2 2,592
JP 0 #74 4 4,057
AO 0 #76 2 2,729
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
JM 0 #87 7 3,714
QA 0 #103 4 7,011
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
Belgium Boys 2024 #123 66 401
Switzerland Boys 2024 #125 13 1,769
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
MU 0 #136 2 3,613
PA 0 #137 2 3,797
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
JM Boys 0 #167 111 6,876
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
MT Boys 0 #175 5 4,064
AE 0 #180 8 10,220
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
LU Girls 0 #189 2 4,850
AR 0 #192 2 2,915
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
France Boys 2021 #208 207 2,865
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
CM Boys 0 #219 521 12,054
GH 0 #246 3 5,396
AO Boys 0 #247 3 5,568
PT 0 #248 3 4,161
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
TW Boys 0 #254 3 7,111
SG 0 #258 12 11,010
Canada Boys 2024 #271 36 2,588
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
JM Girls 0 #273 6 7,507
JP Boys 0 #282 16 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #299 7 6,530
CN Boys 0 #309 11 9,639
MU Boys 0 #314 44 8,477
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
DK Boys 0 #329 4 7,401
PL Boys 0 #336 5 6,459
HK 0 #339 10 8,483
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
PT Boys 0 #356 12 7,951
GH Boys 0 #358 4 8,138
MU Girls 0 #361 2 8,539
JO Boys 0 #388 2 7,057
France Girls 2002 #390 3 2,727
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
Spain 0 #433 20 2,326
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
CR Boys 0 #463 25 10,188
SD Boys 0 #465 2 10,523
ZA 0 #468 7 14,421
AR Boys 0 #482 2 7,628
GT Boys 0 #497 3 7,625
PA Boys 0 #501 5 9,305
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
HK Boys 0 #514 14 12,905
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
RU Boys 0 #521 6 12,621
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
CM Girls 0 #553 8 11,671
LY 0 #557 3 12,703
IR Boys 0 #559 7 10,162
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
BD Boys 0 #603 3 10,045
CL Boys 0 #604 62 13,390
IL Boys 0 #622 4 10,983
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
SG Boys 0 #676 22 17,960
LB 0 #685 6 13,263
IT 0 #698 17 4,183
QA Boys 0 #736 8 18,093
PE Boys 0 #775 104 14,506
BR Boys 0 #778 8 12,213
KW Boys 0 #799 8 18,755
TN 0 #808 22 13,765
NG Girls 0 #824 3 15,093
OM Boys 0 #867 15 17,948
Spain Boys 0 #870 61 5,610
NL Boys 0 #870 82 5,873
United States Boys 2024 #888 5 7,044
CO Boys 0 #907 14 15,656
CL Girls 0 #908 8 14,098
Germany Boys 0 #913 40 5,697
EG Boys 0 #920 6 15,035
NG Boys 0 #933 19 16,906
MX Boys 0 #968 15 16,355
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,035 5 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,076 17 22,615
MA 0 #1,086 43 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,129 13 25,928
ZA Boys 0 #1,151 28 25,619
DZ 0 #1,153 24 20,130
MY Boys 0 #1,181 2 25,439
TR 0 #1,246 9 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,379 93 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,686 6 28,008

Romain is popular in 67 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
Belgium
Wallonia, Belgium
Brussels, Belgium

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People also ask about Romain

Romain is predominantly a boy's name.
Romain is a 2 syllable name, pronounced French IPA: /ʁɔ.mɛ̃/ (approx. roh-MEHN); English approximation: roh-MAN.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Roman, Romane, Romano, Román, Romana and Romaine.
Across languages, Romain has these equivalents: Roman (English, Slavic languages), Romano (Italian), Román (Spanish), Romão (Portuguese), Romana (feminine form).
Yes — Romain ranked #123 in Belgium in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Romain ranks highest in Belgium (#123 in 2024).
Romain's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #50 in 2011 to #208 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 1 notable people named Romain are in our database, including Romain Duris (Actor).
Yes — at least 2 celebrity couples have chosen Romain for their child, including Michèle Ray-Gavras and Costa-Gavras.