Roman vs William

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roman

Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector, strong-willed guardian"

Origin: Germanic

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Roman Rank #52

William Rank #10

William is more popular, ranked #10 vs #52 for Roman.

Is Roman or William more popular?

William is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Roman at #52 in the United States.

What do Roman and William mean?

Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin). William means "resolute protector, strong-willed guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Roman and William boy or girl names?

Roman is primarily a boy name. William is primarily a boy name.