Román

Román is a masculine given name and a surname of Spanish origin. It derives from the Latin name Romanus, meaning “a Roman.” In Spanish, the given name is written Román, with an acute accent on the final syllable to indicate stress. The form Roman without the accent appears in English and other languages.

As a given name, Román is widely used in Spain and across Latin America. It has historical roots in Christian and classical traditions, and it remains a common choice in contemporary naming practices. The name appears across various fields, including sports, politics, and the arts, reflecting its broad cultural presence in Spanish-speaking communities.

As a surname, Román is common in many Spanish-speaking regions. It often functions as a patronymic or family name derived from a male ancestor named Román, and it is found throughout Spain, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Argentina, and beyond. Surname distributions can vary by region and historical migration patterns.

Variants and related forms include Roman (the English form), Romano or Romani (Italian or other Romance-language variants), and other regional spellings. The name has equivalents in other languages, though each form carries distinct cultural associations within its linguistic context.

Román is commonly encountered in genealogical records, civil registries, and contemporary naming practices in Spanish-speaking societies. See also Roman, Romanus, and Romano for related etymologies and forms.