Nicholas vs Roman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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Nicholas Rank #117

Roman Rank #52

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Roman more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Roman mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin).

Are Nicholas and Roman boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Roman is primarily a boy name.