Rome vs Steven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rome

Boy #454 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Rome, the Eternal City"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian American Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#454
Total SSA Count
688
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Steven

Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#269
Total SSA Count
1,284
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Steve, Stevie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Rome Rank #454
Steven Rank #269

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 vs #454 for Rome.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rome ___

  • Rome James
  • Rome Alexander
  • Rome Michael
  • Rome Anthony
  • Rome Sebastian
  • Rome Julian

Steven ___

  • Steven James
  • Steven Michael
  • Steven Allen
  • Steven Paul
  • Steven Ray
  • Steven Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rome

Milan Paris Venice Atlas Cairo

If you choose Steven

Kevin Brian Michelle Karen Jennifer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rome or Steven more popular?

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 compared to Rome at #454 in the United States.

What do Rome and Steven mean?

Rome means "from Rome, the Eternal City" (Latin origin). Steven means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Rome and Steven boy or girl names?

Rome is primarily a boy name. Steven is primarily a boy name.

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