Roman vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roman

Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Roman Rank #52

Alexander Rank #27

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

Is Roman or Alexander more popular?

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

What do Roman and Alexander mean?

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

Are Roman and Alexander boy or girl names?

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