Roman vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roman

Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Roman Rank #52

Nicholas Rank #117

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Roman or Nicholas more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Roman and Nicholas mean?

Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Roman and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Roman is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.