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Roman vs David

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

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David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Roman Rank #52
David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #52 for Roman.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roman or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Roman at #52 in the United States.

What do Roman and David mean?

Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Roman and David boy or girl names?

Roman is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.

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