Roman vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roman

Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Roman Rank #52

Richard Rank #232

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Roman or Richard more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Roman and Richard mean?

Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Roman and Richard boy or girl names?

Roman is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.