Back to Baby Names

Roman vs Jackson

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

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Roman Rank #52
Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #52 for Roman.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roman or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Roman at #52 in the United States.

What do Roman and Jackson mean?

Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Roman and Jackson boy or girl names?

Roman is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons