Nathan vs Roman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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Nathan Rank #62

Roman Rank #52

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #62 for Nathan.

Is Nathan or Roman more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Nathan at #62 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Roman mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin).

Are Nathan and Roman boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Roman is primarily a boy name.