Roman vs Arthur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roman

Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English Polish Russian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#52
Total SSA Count
5,474
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

English French Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#105
Total SSA Count
3,318
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Roman Rank #52
Arthur Rank #105

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #105 for Arthur.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roman or Arthur more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Roman and Arthur mean?

Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Roman and Arthur boy or girl names?

Roman is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.

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