Roman vs Nicolas

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

Popularity Comparison

Roman Rank #52
Nicolas Rank #184

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roman or Nicolas more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Roman and Nicolas mean?

Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Roman and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Roman is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.

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