#2832024 rank
2024peak year
23,614babies named Romeo since 1880
▲ +22%5-year trend
Romeo popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Romeo mean?
An Italian name from Late Latin Romanus 'a Roman', also meaning 'pilgrim to Rome'. Shakespeare's Romeo made it an enduring romantic symbol.
OriginItalian
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, mythic
Names like Romeo
Same era, same vibe — if you like Romeo, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Romeos
- Romeo Santos, singer
Spellings & variants
Romeu
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