Romeo

Romeo is a boy's name of Italian origin meaning “Roman.” In 2024 it was given to 1,188 boys in the United States.

Romeo at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Italian · Greek
Meaning
“Roman”
Pronunciation
/ˈɹoʊmioʊ/

About the name Romeo

Romeo belongs to the Italian and Greek tradition. Its meaning — “Roman” — is the sense carried by its Italian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Romeo first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #283 in 2024, and in 2024 1,188 babies received the name — 25,728 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Romeo in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#283 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Romeo in 2024
1,188
Total since 1880
25,728

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Romeo mean?

Romeo means “Roman” in its Italian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Romeo a boy or girl name?

Romeo is a boy name. In 2024, 1,188 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Romeo?

Romeo comes from the Italian and Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Romeo?

Romeo first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #283 in 2024, and 1,188 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Romeo?

Romeo is pronounced /ˈɹoʊmioʊ/ (IPA).

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