Latin

Roman

Pronounced ROH-munShare

Meaning: Roman; a person associated with Rome

  • Boy
  • Top 100
  • 2 syllables

The story

Roman comes from Latin Romanus, meaning Roman. It indicates a connection with Rome rather than literally specifying the legal status of a citizen.

Nicknames

  • Ro
  • Rome

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Top 100

One of the 100 most popular names in the US.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Roman comes from Latin.

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