Roman vs Thomas

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

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Thomas

Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39
Total SSA Count
6,576
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tom, Tommy, Thom

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Roman Rank #52
Thomas Rank #39

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 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

Thomas ___

  • Thomas James
  • Thomas William
  • Thomas Edward
  • Thomas Robert
  • Thomas Henry
  • Thomas Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Roman

Olivia Sophia Julius Leo Helena

If you choose Thomas

Elizabeth Charlotte Margaret James William

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roman or Thomas more popular?

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Roman at #52 in the United States.

What do Roman and Thomas mean?

Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin). Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Roman and Thomas boy or girl names?

Roman is primarily a boy name. Thomas is primarily a boy name.

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