Roman vs Theo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roman

Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English Polish Russian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#52
Total SSA Count
5,474
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Theo

Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

Cultural Roots

English Greek French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#80
Total SSA Count
4,110
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Roman Rank #52
Theo Rank #80

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #80 for Theo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roman or Theo more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Theo at #80 in the United States.

What do Roman and Theo mean?

Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Roman and Theo boy or girl names?

Roman is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.

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