Roman vs Roderick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roman

Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

Latin English Polish Russian French

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Roman Rank #52

Roderick Rank #1,904

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Is Roman or Roderick more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Roman and Roderick mean?

Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin). Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Roman and Roderick boy or girl names?

Roman is primarily a boy name. Roderick is primarily a boy name.