Roman vs Benjamin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roman

Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Roman Rank #52

Benjamin Rank #11

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #52 for Roman.

Is Roman or Benjamin more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Roman at #52 in the United States.

What do Roman and Benjamin mean?

Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are Roman and Benjamin boy or girl names?

Roman is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.