Roman vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roman

Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Roman Rank #52

Ivan Rank #153

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #153 for Ivan.

Is Roman or Ivan more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Roman and Ivan mean?

Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Roman and Ivan boy or girl names?

Roman is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.