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Roman vs Nathan

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
Nathan Rank #62

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #62 for Nathan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roman or Nathan more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Nathan at #62 in the United States.

What do Roman and Nathan mean?

Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Roman and Nathan boy or girl names?

Roman is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.

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