Patrick vs Roman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#221
Total SSA Count
1,622
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pat, Paddy, Rick

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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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

Patrick Rank #221
Roman Rank #52

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #221 for Patrick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Patrick ___

  • Patrick James
  • Patrick Michael
  • Patrick John
  • Patrick Joseph
  • Patrick Thomas
  • Patrick Henry

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 Patrick

Brigid Siobhan Colm Finn Maeve

If you choose Roman

Olivia Sophia Julius Leo Helena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patrick or Roman more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Roman mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin).

Are Patrick and Roman boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Roman is primarily a boy name.

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