Marissa vs Roma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marissa

Girl #1,496 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, variant of Maria"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,496
Total SSA Count
145
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rissa, Mari, Marri

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Roma

Girl #1,680 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Rome, the eternal city"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Indian Russian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,680
Total SSA Count
121
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ro, Romi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Marissa Rank #1,496
Roma Rank #1,680

Marissa is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1680 for Roma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marissa ___

  • Marissa Anne
  • Marissa Lynn
  • Marissa Grace
  • Marissa Elizabeth
  • Marissa Nicole
  • Marissa Marie

Roma ___

  • Roma Grace
  • Roma Victoria
  • Roma Elena
  • Roma Lucia
  • Roma Isabella
  • Roma Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marissa

Melissa Vanessa Cassandra Jessica Brandon

If you choose Roma

Siena Florence Venice Nico Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marissa or Roma more popular?

Marissa is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Roma at #1680 in the United States.

What do Marissa and Roma mean?

Marissa means "beloved, variant of Maria" (Latin origin). Roma means "from Rome, the eternal city" (Latin origin).

Are Marissa and Roma boy or girl names?

Marissa is primarily a girl name. Roma is primarily a girl name.

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