Roman vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roman

Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

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Roman Rank #52

Alan Rank #167

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Roman or Alan more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Roman and Alan mean?

Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Roman and Alan boy or girl names?

Roman is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.