Roman vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Roman Rank #52
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #52 for Roman.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Roman ___

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Roman

Olivia Sophia Julius Leo Helena

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roman or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Roman at #52 in the United States.

What do Roman and Theodore mean?

Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Roman and Theodore boy or girl names?

Roman is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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