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Roman

ROH-mən

Popularity

#5102

stable

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Latin

Total Births

98,889

Peak Year

#5,500 in 2024

First Recorded

1882

Style

Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Roman is of Latin origin, meaning 'citizen of Rome'.

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RomeRo

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Roman Polanski

    Polish-French film director, producer, writer, and actor.

  • Roman Atwood

    American YouTube personality, comedian, vlogger, and prankster.

Nicknames

RomeRo

Spelling Variations

Román

Similar Names

JulianAdrianCaspianMaximilian

Personality Traits

strongconfidentintelligentcharming

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