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Roman vs Jonathan

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

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Popularity Comparison

Roman Rank #52
Jonathan Rank #83

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roman or Jonathan more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Roman and Jonathan mean?

Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Roman and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Roman is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.

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