Roman vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roman

Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Roman Rank #52

Ryan Rank #87

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Roman or Ryan more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Roman and Ryan mean?

Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Roman and Ryan boy or girl names?

Roman is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.