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Roman

“From Rome” — Hungarian

BoyHungarian2 syllablesCurrent rank #52 (2024)

About Roman

Evoking the grandeur of the ancient world, the Hungarian boy's name Roman simply means "from Rome." This strong, romantic title has surged in popularity, blending an elegant, old-world aesthetic with a sharp, modern edge.

Quick Facts

GenderBoy
OriginHungarian
Syllables2

Nicknames for Roman

ManRomRomy

Popularity in the U.S.

Roman ranks #52 in U.S. SSA 2024 boys data with 5,474 births..

Current #525Y +12%Peak 2024
3.5K4K4.5K5K151617181920212223242015: 3,886 births2016: 4,217 births2017: 4,271 births2018: 4,383 births2019: 4,888 births2020: 4,445 births2021: 4,567 births2022: 4,736 births2023: 4,796 births2024: 5,474 births

Roman popularity chartUse the Births and Rank buttons to change the metric. The data values are listed below.Roman had 5,474 births in 2024.

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YearBirthsRank
20153,886#102
20164,217#98
20174,271#91
20184,383#85
20194,888#73
20204,445#77
20214,567#74
20224,736#68
20234,796#66
20245,474#52

Middle Name Ideas

  • Roman James
  • Roman Alexander
  • Roman Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Roman mean?

Roman is commonly linked to the meaning From Rome and is associated with Hungarian roots.

Is Roman a popular baby name in the U.S.?

Roman ranks #52 in U.S. SSA 2024 boys data with 5,474 births..

What are common nicknames for Roman?

Popular nicknames include Man, Rom, Romy.