David vs Roman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dave, Davie, Davo

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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

David Rank #31
Roman Rank #52

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #52 for Roman.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

David ___

  • David James
  • David Michael
  • David Robert
  • David Thomas
  • David Andrew
  • David John

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 David

Jonathan Hannah Samuel Rachel Benjamin

If you choose Roman

Olivia Sophia Julius Leo Helena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Roman more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Roman at #52 in the United States.

What do David and Roman mean?

David means "beloved, dear" (Hebrew origin). Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin).

Are David and Roman boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Roman is primarily a boy name.

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