Boy name · Latin
Romeo
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: Roman, from RomeRomeo is a boy's name that comes from Latin and means "Roman, from Rome". It is used in Italian.
- Meaning
- Roman, from Rome
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Boy
- Say it
- roh-MEH-oh (Italian)
Meaning and origin of Romeo
As a boy's name, Romeo comes from Latin and means "Roman, from Rome". It is used in Italian.
In Italian, say roh-MEH-oh. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Romeo is also a surname: the 4,156th most common in the 2020 US Census, held by 8,249 people. See the most common last names.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Romeo on Nomezo lists
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“Shakespeare's famous lover, minus the tragic ending”
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“A romantic name hiding read-only memory”
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“Roman, from Rome; Latin. Shakespeare's hero from Verona. Say roh-MEH-oh”
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“Pilgrim, especially one who had traveled to Rome”
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“For a lovesick pup who adores everyone”
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How popular is Romeo?
- US rank in 2025
- #302
- 1,129 babies, 661 per million boys
- Best rank
- #283 in 2024
- 1,191 babies that year
- Babies since 1880
- At least 26,864
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 7 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 58 per million |
| 1900s | 101 per million |
| 1910s | 120 per million |
| 1920s | 90 per million |
| 1930s | 60 per million |
| 1940s | 32 per million |
| 1950s | 22 per million |
| 1960s | 26 per million |
| 1970s | 37 per million |
| 1980s | 40 per million |
| 1990s | 77 per million |
| 2000s | 224 per million |
| 2010s | 491 per million |
| 2020s | 603 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #366 | #358 | #342 | #347 | #378 | #351 | #324 | #292 | #283 | #302 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Romeo
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- RomanRoman, from Rome (Latin, boy)
Names spelled like Romeo
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- RogerFamous spear (Germanic, boy)
- RolloFamous wolf (Old Norse, boy)
- RomHeight (Hebrew, unisex)
- RonenSong, joy (Hebrew, boy)
- RotemA desert broom plant (Hebrew, unisex)
Names with a similar meaning
- JulianaFeminine form of Julian, from the Roman family name Julius (Latin, girl)
- JulianFrom the Roman name Julianus, from the family name Julius (Latin, boy)
- MarianaFeminine of Marianus, from the Roman family name Marius (Latin, girl)
- TatianaFrom the Roman family name Tatius (Latin, girl)
- VirginiaMaiden, from a Roman family name (Latin, girl)
- AdrienneFrom Hadria, a Roman town (Latin, girl)
- AntonellaPet form of Antonia, from the Roman family name Antonius (Latin, girl)
- SheilaFrom the Roman family name Caecilius (Latin, girl)
- AnthonyMeaning unknown; from the Roman family name Antonius (Latin, boy)
- AntonioFrom the Roman family name Antonius; the most common man's name in Spain (Latin, boy)
Middle names for Romeo
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a longer length, so the full name flows.
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Romeo: common questions
What does the name Romeo mean?
Romeo comes from Latin and means "Roman, from Rome".
Is Romeo a boy or girl name?
Romeo is mainly a boy's name.
Where does the name Romeo come from?
Romeo comes from Latin and means "Roman, from Rome". Today it is used in Italian.
How do you pronounce Romeo?
In Italian, say roh-MEH-oh. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Romeo?
Romeo ranked #302 in the US in 2025, with 1,129 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Romeo?
Forms of Romeo with the same meaning and origin include Roman (English).
What middle names go with Romeo?
Middle names that flow well with Romeo include Benedict, Cedar, Emmett, Isaac and Jeremiah. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.