Barrett vs Roman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#186
Total SSA Count
1,984
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Barry, Bear, Rhett

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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
Nicknames
Rome, Ro

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barrett Rank #186
Roman Rank #52

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #186 for Barrett.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barrett ___

  • Barrett James
  • Barrett Lee
  • Barrett Cole
  • Barrett Scott
  • Barrett Reid
  • Barrett Gray

Roman ___

  • Roman James
  • Roman Alexander
  • Roman Michael
  • Roman John
  • Roman David
  • Roman Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barrett

Everett Sloane Piper Colton Greer

If you choose Roman

Olivia Sophia Julius Leo Helena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrett or Roman more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Roman mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin).

Are Barrett and Roman boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Roman is primarily a boy name.

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