Adam vs Roman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Roman

Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English Polish Russian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#52
Total SSA Count
5,474
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Roman Rank #52

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #100 for Adam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Roman more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and Roman mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin).

Are Adam and Roman boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Roman is primarily a boy name.

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