Roman vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roman

Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Roman Rank #52

Riley Rank #229

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Roman or Riley more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Roman and Riley mean?

Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Roman and Riley boy or girl names?

Roman is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.