Spelling Variants
Romain vs Roman: Which Spelling?
Romain and Roman are French and Russian variants of the Latin name Romanus.
Global Rank #162
Romain
Origin: French
Romain means "of Rome" or "Roman," derived from the Latin name Romanus, which comes from Roma (Rome) and the suffix -anus denoting origin or belonging.
Global Rank #32
Roman
Origin: Russian
The name Roman derives from the Latin "Romanus," meaning "of or from Rome," stemming from Roma, the capital city of the Roman Empire.
Which is more popular? Based on real registry rankings, Roman currently ranks higher globally. Popularity can vary a lot by country — check each name's own page for a full regional breakdown.