Romeo: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A pilgrim to Rome, whose name sings of eternal love.
- Origin
- Italian
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #377
- Peak
- #322 in 2012
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Romeo Means
Romeo is a boy name of Italian origin. A pilgrim to Rome, whose name sings of eternal love.
How Popular Romeo Is
Romeo currently ranks #377 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #322 in 2012. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Romeo
- Romeo peaked at #322 in the U.S. in 2012.
- Romeo is a name with Italian flair.
- It has literary connections that bookish parents love.
Names Like Romeo
Other Italian names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Romeo
Italian names that pair well as a brother or sister to Romeo.
Questions About Romeo
What does Romeo mean?
Romeo is a boy name of Italian origin. A pilgrim to Rome, whose name sings of eternal love.
How popular is Romeo?
Romeo currently ranks #377 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #322 in 2012. It has held steady.
Where does Romeo come from?
Romeo comes from Italian roots. Romeo peaked at #322 in the U.S. in 2012.
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