Roman vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roman

Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Roman Rank #52

River Rank #112

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #112 for River.

Is Roman or River more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do Roman and River mean?

Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Roman and River boy or girl names?

Roman is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.