Roman vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roman

Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Roman Rank #52

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #52 for Roman.

Is Roman or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Roman at #52 in the United States.

What do Roman and James mean?

Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Roman and James boy or girl names?

Roman is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.