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The baby name Roman is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈroʊmən/ (ROH-mən).

Roman is Latin in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: /ˈroʊmən/ (ROH-mən)

What is the meaning of the name Roman ?

The baby name Roman is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈroʊmən/ (ROH-mən).

Roman is Latin in Origin.

Roman comes from Latin Romanus, “a Roman; from Rome.” First a classical cognomen, it spread across Christian Europe through saints named Romanus and the Byzantine imperial name Romanos. It became well established in the Slavic world (Russian, Ukrainian, Polish, Czech, Slovak) and also persisted in Romance languages. In medieval records it appears in Latinized form Romanus and in French as Romain, entering English via Norman influence.

Use today is pan-European and rising in English-speaking countries, valued for a strong, timeless sound. Notables include linguist Roman Jakobson, filmmaker Roman Polanski, and entrepreneur Roman Abramovich. Also common in Romania and German-speaking countries; in Spain and Latin America, accented Román is widespread. Variants: Romain (French), Romano (Italian), Román (Spanish), Romão (Portuguese), Romanos (Greek), Romanus (Latin). Feminine forms: Romana, Romane/Romaine, Romina. Diminutives and nicknames: Rome, Roma (Slavic), Romy, Romek.

Roman has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Roman

Roman Polanski Actor · Born 1933 · Poland Roman Polanski is a Polish-born filmmaker known for directing acclaimed films like 'Chinatown' and 'Rosemary's Baby'. He has had a significant impact on the film industry with his distinctive style and storytelling. Despite his success, his life and career have been marked by controversy. Romano Prodi Politician · Born 1939 · Italy Romano Prodi is an Italian politician best known for serving as the Prime Minister of Italy in two non-consecutive terms, from 1996 to 1998 and from 2006 to 2008. He also held the position of President of the European Commission from 1999 to 2004, playing a significant role in European politics during his tenure. Roman Herzog Politician · Born 1934 · Germany Roman Herzog was a prominent German politician who served as the President of Germany from 1994 to 1999. He is best known for his role in promoting reforms and modernization in the country during his presidency. Herzog also played a significant part in the development of the German constitution.
Roman Abramovich Politician · Born 1966 · Portugal Roman Abramovich is best known as a billionaire businessman and former owner of the English football club Chelsea FC. Originally from Russia, he gained Portuguese citizenship and has been involved in various political and business ventures. His tenure at Chelsea saw the club achieve significant success, including multiple Premier League titles and UEFA Champions League victories. Roman Reigns Actor · Born 1985 · United States Roman Reigns is best known as a professional wrestler in WWE, where he has become a prominent figure. He has also ventured into acting, appearing in films like 'Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw'. Born in 1985 in the United States, he has a background in football before rising to fame in wrestling. Roman von Ungern-Sternberg Politician · Born 1886 · Russian Empire Roman von Ungern-Sternberg was a notable figure in the Russian Empire, best known for his role as a military leader during the Russian Civil War. He was a commander of the anti-Bolshevik forces and became known for his attempts to restore the monarchy in Mongolia. His actions and leadership style earned him the nickname 'The Mad Baron'.

Celebrity babies named Roman

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Roman Coppola Eleanor Coppola film director ★★★★★ Francis Ford Coppola film director ★★★★★

Roman – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
Germany Boys 2025 #1 — 423
EE Boys 0 #10 296 2,087
RU Boys 0 #10 15,217 12,621
CZ Boys 0 #12 9,803 6,530
ET Girls 0 #15 2 372
BW 0 #19 1 960
TM Boys 0 #25 12 614
KZ Boys 0 #27 1,284 6,578
EE 0 #28 10 1,051
SV Boys 0 #28 1 352
RU 0 #29 422 3,641
IR 0 #31 566 4,221
CZ 0 #32 534 3,154
MD 0 #32 3 434
IR Boys 0 #33 9,821 10,162
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
AZ 0 #34 10 706
DJ Boys 0 #36 1 657
MD Boys 0 #36 69 756
GE 0 #37 8 997
PL Boys 0 #41 6,654 6,459
GE Boys 0 #46 75 2,055
Austria Boys 0 #49 2,445 2,180
KZ 0 #49 43 1,452
United States Boys 2024 #51 5,474 7,044
HN Boys 0 #51 2 749
Austria Boys 1997 #54 113 61
CM 0 #54 3 2,592
CY 0 #59 2 1,632
LU 0 #61 6 2,830
SI 0 #64 16 1,612
SI Boys 0 #65 194 3,402
New Zealand Boys 2009 #67 56 100
IN 0 #69 3 2,963
AF 0 #70 7 1,883
MV Boys 0 #71 9 3,375
AZ Boys 0 #72 66 1,400
JP 0 #74 4 4,057
LT Boys 0 #74 114 2,166
BG 0 #78 5 1,799
Canada Boys 2024 #80 340 2,588
CN 0 #83 4 3,857
LT 0 #83 6 949
RS 0 #84 1 923
MD Girls 0 #89 4 865
AF Girls 0 #91 4 2,402
JM 0 #91 3 3,714
IL Boys 0 #97 1,711 10,983
QA 0 #98 9 7,011
Austria 0 #99 140 850
CY Boys 0 #99 31 3,473
SD 0 #101 2 2,130
TW 0 #101 3 4,523
PS Boys 0 #102 1,124 10,655
PH 0 #107 4 5,607
GE Girls 0 #108 1 1,564
Switzerland Boys 2024 #109 29 1,769
IQ 0 #112 18 3,533
BN Boys 0 #114 20 6,332
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
PL 0 #117 165 2,600
OM 0 #118 4 6,215
EC 0 #119 3 2,502
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
Norway Boys 2025 #129 6 444
HR Boys 0 #131 173 3,997
GR 0 #132 4 3,911
ID Boys 0 #133 3 4,130
PA 0 #134 5 3,797
BW Boys 0 #135 15 4,685
MU 0 #136 2 3,613
MX Boys 0 #138 6,119 16,355
AR Boys 0 #142 1,047 7,628
Germany Boys 0 #143 3,684 5,697
RS Boys 0 #143 12 2,277
PS 0 #147 72 5,692
AF Boys 0 #148 143 3,535
BW Girls 0 #150 2 4,216
Belgium Boys 2024 #153 36 401
MT Boys 0 #156 21 4,064
HR 0 #157 23 2,081
BD 0 #159 70 5,992
CR 0 #159 7 5,526
PR Boys 0 #159 16 2,508
PR Girls 0 #164 4 3,171
HU Boys 0 #165 10 3,954
AE 0 #166 12 10,220
BG Boys 0 #166 54 3,850
BO Boys 0 #167 1,142 9,244
IL 0 #170 109 6,291
AR 0 #171 16 2,915
Sweden Boys 2022 #179 4 1,509
UY 0 #179 4 2,477
BD Boys 0 #184 715 10,045
LU Boys 0 #201 18 4,970
EC Boys 0 #202 38 3,322
DK 0 #203 4 5,198
NA Girls 0 #207 18 7,146
NA Boys 0 #207 29 6,830
MO Boys 0 #208 16 5,842
PA Boys 0 #210 397 9,305
PT Boys 0 #211 183 7,951
Spain Boys 0 #213 2,228 5,610
France Boys 2021 #219 190 2,865
GR Boys 0 #224 44 6,912
TW Boys 0 #225 17 7,111
IQ Boys 0 #230 761 13,071
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
Germany 0 #231 243 2,542
BO 0 #236 153 6,868
JM Boys 0 #242 31 6,876
GH 0 #243 6 5,396
GR Girls 0 #244 6 6,293
PT 0 #245 6 4,161
AO Boys 0 #247 3 5,568
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
QA Girls 0 #256 61 15,378
CN Boys 0 #265 56 9,639
DK Boys 0 #266 60 7,401
NG 0 #269 4 5,926
JP Boys 0 #273 25 7,909
UY Boys 0 #273 149 5,922
SG 0 #274 9 11,010
JM Girls 0 #276 3 7,507
PE Boys 0 #278 1,545 14,506
SD Girls 0 #279 67 7,678
Finland Boys 0 #281 154 2,041
SA 0 #281 15 10,560
GT 0 #284 31 5,948
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
Finland 0 #292 16 830
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
PE 0 #295 16 6,350
CO Boys 0 #300 1,469 15,656
KZ Girls 0 #300 21 5,862
AL Boys 0 #301 3 5,122
MX 0 #306 109 8,339
CR Boys 0 #309 204 10,188
PH Boys 0 #312 72 11,440
MU Boys 0 #313 45 8,477
GT Boys 0 #316 168 7,625
CZ Girls 0 #317 25 5,378
OM Girls 0 #321 76 15,987
GH Boys 0 #322 24 8,138
CL Boys 0 #324 556 13,390
DK Girls 0 #328 2 7,429
PL Girls 0 #329 26 5,096
GH Girls 0 #335 3 6,973
HK 0 #337 12 8,483
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
BD Girls 0 #350 37 8,413
MY 0 #350 5 12,352
SD Boys 0 #353 93 10,523
IQ Girls 0 #354 156 11,303
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
JO Boys 0 #359 19 7,057
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
NL 0 #362 30 2,481
YE 0 #366 16 8,639
QA Boys 0 #370 376 18,093
IT Boys 0 #371 2,951 10,046
Spain 0 #374 79 2,326
Finland Boys 2026 #376 443 3,552
BH 0 #382 172 17,937
RU Girls 0 #382 120 11,913
CL 0 #393 19 6,867
AE Girls 0 #402 152 20,968
OM Boys 0 #402 631 17,948
EG 0 #409 4 6,387
PH Girls 0 #427 3 13,098
KW Girls 0 #429 87 19,177
CO 0 #430 51 7,768
ZA 0 #438 10 14,421
HK Boys 0 #442 86 12,905
NL Boys 0 #452 656 5,873
PT Girls 0 #469 3 7,952
IN Boys 0 #476 638 16,750
SG Boys 0 #493 209 17,960
LY 0 #495 41 12,703
PS Girls 0 #499 25 10,981
IR Girls 0 #507 24 8,334
CM Boys 0 #511 40 12,054
AE Boys 0 #512 762 22,615
PA Girls 0 #512 7 9,861
KW Boys 0 #514 264 18,755
UY Girls 0 #530 7 6,731
SA Boys 0 #533 2,004 28,008
GT Girls 0 #534 8 7,500
CM Girls 0 #556 5 11,671
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
LB 0 #581 78 13,263
AR Girls 0 #585 15 8,289
IT 0 #588 128 4,183
IN Girls 0 #594 38 13,121
IL Girls 0 #600 18 11,648
BO Girls 0 #601 11 9,488
SG Girls 0 #628 5 18,916
SA Girls 0 #632 311 25,931
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
MY Boys 0 #669 485 25,439
SY 0 #700 29 11,684
EG Boys 0 #722 165 15,035
BR Boys 0 #727 25 12,213
NG Girls 0 #775 12 15,093
TN 0 #779 51 13,765
Germany Girls 0 #819 20 4,949
ZA Boys 0 #824 380 25,619
MA 0 #842 291 20,986
NG Boys 0 #845 107 16,906
United States Girls 2024 #891 26 8,487
CL Girls 0 #907 9 14,098
EG Girls 0 #910 50 14,742
PE Girls 0 #922 22 14,861
DZ 0 #932 245 20,130
NL Girls 0 #936 20 5,933
Spain Girls 0 #944 40 5,561
TR 0 #956 261 19,440
MY Girls 0 #973 22 24,821
CO Girls 0 #1,057 22 16,140
ZA Girls 0 #1,108 34 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,110 74 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,168 281 9,415

Roman is popular in 97 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Norway
Canada
Wallonia, Belgium
Switzerland

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People also ask about Roman

Roman is predominantly a boy's name.
Roman is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈroʊmən/ (ROH-mən).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Romanus (Latin), Román (Spanish), Romain (French), Romano (Italian) and Romana (feminine).
Yes, very popular — Roman ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 14 countries.
Roman ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Roman's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #177 in 2011 to #219 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 15 notable people named Roman are in our database, including Roman Polanski (Actor), Romano Prodi (Politician), Roman Herzog (Politician).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Roman for their child, including Eleanor Coppola and Francis Ford Coppola.