Benjamin vs Roman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benjamin

Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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Benjamin Rank #11

Roman Rank #52

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #52 for Roman.

Is Benjamin or Roman more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Roman at #52 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and Roman mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin).

Are Benjamin and Roman boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. Roman is primarily a boy name.