Alexander vs Roman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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Alexander Rank #27

Roman Rank #52

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #52 for Roman.

Is Alexander or Roman more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Roman at #52 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Roman mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin).

Are Alexander and Roman boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Roman is primarily a boy name.