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Roman
BoyMeaning of Roman: Latin: 'citizen of Rome'
Roman is a boy's name most strongly associated with Latin naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is one of today's most-chosen names — 45th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 32nd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#45
6,185 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#32
1,454 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
105,131
First recorded 1882 · peak 2025
Trend
stable
Style: popular
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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