Roman

Roman is a masculine given name that has its origin in the Latin language. It is derived from the Latin word "Romanus", which means "of Rome" or "Roman citizen". The name was originally used to refer to people who were citizens of the ancient Roman Empire. Today, the name is popular in many countries around the world, including Italy, Spain, France, and Russia. It is often given to boys who are born in families with a connection to Roman culture or history. The name has been used by several notable figures throughout history, including Roman Polanski, the Polish-French film director, and Roman Abramovich, the Russian billionaire businessman.

Roman rank report (US ranking for newborns 2021)

• Rank 71. Kai
• Rank 72. Christian
• Rank 73. Landon
• Rank 74. Colton
• Rank 75. Roman
• Rank 76. Axel
• Rank 77. Brooks
• Rank 78. Jonathan
• Rank 79. Robert

Nicknames for Roman

Rome	rohm	shortened version of Roman
Romy	roh-mee	affectionate nickname for Roman
Ro	roh	simple and short nickname for Roman
Roro	roh-roh	cutesy nickname for Roman
Romeo	roh-mee-oh	playful nickname for Roman, referencing Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
Rom	rahm	shortened version of Roman
Romie	roh-mee	affectionate nickname for Roman
Roms	rahms	shortened version of Roman, with added 's' sound
Rome	/roʊm/	Shortened version of the full name
Ro	/roʊ/	Another shortened version of the full name
Romy	/roʊmi/	A cute and affectionate nickname
Romie	/roʊmi/	A variation of Romy
Romeo	/roʊmiːoʊ/	A romantic and dramatic nickname
Rom	/rɑm/	A simple and easy-to-say nickname
Roro	/roʊroʊ/	A playful and fun nickname
Romey	/roʊmi/	A variation of Romy
Ro-Man	/roʊ mæn/	A fun and quirky nickname, referencing the science fiction character

Famous people named Roman

Roman Abramovich	Businessman	Russian billionaire and owner of Chelsea Football Club
Roman Atwood	YouTube personality	American prankster and vlogger
Roman Polanski	Film director	Polish-French filmmaker, known for movies like Rosemary's Baby and Chinatown
Roman Reigns	Professional wrestler	American wrestler, currently signed to WWE
Roman Seleznev	Cybercriminal	Russian hacker, known for stealing credit card data and selling it on the dark web
Roman Shirokov	Football player	Retired Russian footballer, played for Zenit St. Petersburg and the Russian national team
Roman Totenberg	Violinist	Polish-American violinist, known for his interpretations of Bach and Beethoven
Roman Vishniac	Photographer	Russian-American photographer, known for his images of Jewish life in Eastern Europe before WWII
Roman Abramovich	Businessman	Russian billionaire and owner of Chelsea Football Club
Roman Polanski	Film Director	Polish-French film director, producer, writer, and actor
Roman Reigns	Professional Wrestler	American professional wrestler and actor
Roman Atwood	YouTube Personality	American YouTube personality, comedian, and vlogger
Roman Gonzalez	Boxer	Nicaraguan professional boxer and former world champion
Roman Josi	Ice Hockey Player	Swiss professional ice hockey player and captain of the Nashville Predators
Roman Coppola	Film Director	American film director, producer, and screenwriter
Roman Harper	Football Player	Former American football safety who played in the NFL for 11 seasons
Roman Shirokov	Footballer	Retired Russian professional footballer who played as a midfielder
Roman Hamrlik	Ice Hockey Player	Retired Czech-Canadian professional ice hockey player who played in the NHL for 20 seasons

Fictional character called Roman from pop culture

Roman Pearce	Fast and Furious franchise	A former convict and close friend of Brian O'Conner, known for his street racing skills and loyalty to his crew.
Roman Roy	Succession	The second-eldest son of media mogul Logan Roy, known for his unpredictable behavior and ambition to take over the family business.
Roman Godfrey	Hemlock Grove	One of the two main characters, a wealthy heir to the Godfrey family fortune who becomes involved in the investigation of a series of brutal murders in his hometown.
Roman Bridger	Scream 3	A character in the Scream franchise, revealed to be the killer in the third installment of the series.
Roman Grant	Big Love	A character in the HBO series Big Love, the leader of a polygamous sect and the father of several children with his three wives.
Roman Bellic	Grand Theft Auto IV	A character in the video game Grand Theft Auto IV, a Serbian immigrant and cousin of the game's protagonist, Niko Bellic.
Roman Torchwick	RWBY	A character in the animated web series RWBY, a criminal mastermind and member of the White Fang organization.
Roman Sionis	DC Comics	A villain in the Batman comics, also known as Black Mask, known for his sadistic tendencies and criminal empire in Gotham City.
Roman Duda	Shameless (US)	A recurring character in the Showtime series Shameless, a Ukrainian immigrant and love interest of the main character, Debbie Gallagher.
Roman Nagel	Ocean's Twelve	A character in the film Ocean's Twelve, a skilled thief and member of the group attempting to steal the Fabergé Imperial Coronation Egg.
Roman Pearce	Fast and Furious franchise	A former criminal and a member of Dominic Toretto's crew
Roman Bellic	Grand Theft Auto IV	A main character and the cousin of the game's protagonist, Niko Bellic
Roman Roy	Succession	A main character and the eldest son of the Roy family, a wealthy media conglomerate
Roman Godfrey	Hemlock Grove	A main character and one of the two heirs to the Godfrey estate, which holds many secrets
Roman Bridger	Scream 3	A character and one of the killers in the third installment of the Scream franchise
Roman	Party Down	A recurring character and a party guest who is always looking for a good time
Roman Nagel	Ocean's Thirteen	A character and a master forger who helps Danny Ocean and his crew with their heist
Roman Sionis	DC Comics	A villain also known as Black Mask, who is an enemy of Batman and other superheroes
Roman Torchwick	RWBY	A character and a criminal mastermind who is a recurring antagonist in the animated series
Roman Duda	Shameless	A recurring character and a Ukrainian immigrant who becomes a love interest for one of the main characters

Frequently Asked Questions about Roman

What is the origin of the name Roman?	The name Roman has Latin origins.
What is the meaning of the name Roman?	The name Roman means 'citizen of Rome' or 'from Rome'.
Is Roman a popular name?	Yes, Roman has become increasingly popular in recent years, ranking at #85 in the US in 2020.
Is there a famous person with the name Roman?	Yes, there are several famous people with the name Roman, including Roman Reigns, a professional wrestler, and Roman Polanski, a film director.
What are some variations of the name Roman?	Some variations of the name Roman include Romano, Romulus, and Romeo.
Is Roman a unisex name?	While Roman is traditionally a masculine name, it has been used for both boys and girls in recent years.
What are some middle names that go well with the name Roman?	Some middle names that go well with the name Roman include Alexander, James, and Michael.
What are some famous fictional characters with the name Roman?	Some famous fictional characters with the name Roman include Roman Pearce from the Fast and Furious franchise, and Roman Bellic from the video game Grand Theft Auto IV.
What is the origin of the name Roman?	The name Roman is of Latin origin.
What does the name Roman mean?	The name Roman means 'of Rome' or 'Roman citizen'.
Is Roman a popular name?	Yes, Roman has become increasingly popular in recent years.
What famous people have the name Roman?	Famous people with the name Roman include actor Roman Polanski and football player Roman Gabriel.
Is Roman a unisex name?	Yes, Roman can be used for both boys and girls.
What are some variations of the name Roman?	Variations of the name Roman include Romano, Romulus, and Romy.
What are some nicknames for the name Roman?	Nicknames for Roman include Rome, Rom, and Manny.
What is the meaning behind the name Roman in terms of personality traits?	People with the name Roman are often described as confident, independent, and strong-willed.