Otis or Roman?

[Sandcastles55]

We were set on Otis but I’ve since heard of a newborn Otis and I’m sure it’s about to boom in popularity. I really like Roman and don’t know of any at all, though I keep reading that it’s very popular (is it?!).

Also like Otto and Remy but not to the same extent as Otis and Roman..any thoughts on these names or their popularity?

Otis is way less popular than Roman though I personally know 3 Otises and only 1 Roman.

It does depend on area though. Otis is rather more middle class (at least in the areas I know) than Roman.

A vote for Otis

I suppose OP @Sandcastles55 maybe you should think about what it is you like about the names Otis and Roman.
If, for example, you were originally drawn to the name Roman because it sounds a bit different then think how you will feel when you undoubtably come across others at various baby groups and as the name continues to shoot up the top 50 in the charts. Would that upswing take the shine off it for you hearing people shout "Roman" to their kids in the playground and being in a class or school group with say a Rowan and Rohan and potentially another Roman. Would getting comments like "oh my friend has had a Roman too" trouble you. Like I say, have a think back to what attracted you to the name in the first place and then decide if popularity will take the shine off the name or not.
It sounds to me like popularity is a factor for you so I'd recommend crossing all the top 100 names off your list especially fast risers like Roman.

Thanks everyone for all the helpful input. Roman has been removed from the list. I take the point that there’s probably lots of people sat thinking it isn’t popular, and soon every other boy will be called Roman!

We do really love Otis and I don’t mind if it’s a bit popular...just don’t want a name that’s about to boom.

I don't like either. Much, much prefer Otto and Remy. Roman is also a big name to live up to. Most won't.

Otis!

Roman is very OK magazine.

Otis sounds like a brand of ear-drops.