Jason vs Roman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jason

Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

Cultural Roots

English American Greek French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#148
Total SSA Count
2,448
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Jase

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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

Jason Rank #148
Roman Rank #52

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #148 for Jason.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jason ___

  • Jason Michael
  • Jason Thomas
  • Jason Lee
  • Jason Alexander
  • Jason Robert
  • Jason William

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 Jason

Ryan Kevin Amanda Jennifer Tyler

If you choose Roman

Olivia Sophia Julius Leo Helena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jason or Roman more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Jason at #148 in the United States.

What do Jason and Roman mean?

Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin). Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin).

Are Jason and Roman boy or girl names?

Jason is primarily a boy name. Roman is primarily a boy name.

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