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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)

1880: #73418801900: #103619001910: #61519101920: #62219201930: #61619301940: #91619401950: #101719501960: #120919601970: #94819701980: #106419801990: #103319902000: #60620002005: #61020052010: #35720102015: #38020152020: #3772020#1#1209

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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