Roman vs Charles

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

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Popularity Comparison

Roman Rank #52
Charles Rank #51

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #52 for Roman.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roman or Charles more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Roman at #52 in the United States.

What do Roman and Charles mean?

Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Roman and Charles boy or girl names?

Roman is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.

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