Roman vs Dawson

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

Popularity Comparison

Roman Rank #52
Dawson Rank #139

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #139 for Dawson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roman or Dawson more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Roman and Dawson mean?

Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Roman and Dawson boy or girl names?

Roman is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.

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