Roman vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roman

Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Roman Rank #52

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #52 for Roman.

Is Roman or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Roman at #52 in the United States.

What do Roman and Jacob mean?

Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Roman and Jacob boy or girl names?

Roman is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.