Romeo: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, and More

Fact: The name Romeo is used in the NATO phonetic alphabet to represent the letter “R.”

Romeo Overview

Meaning

From Rome, pilgrim to Rome

Gender

Boy

Origin

Italian

Etymology

Derived from the Italian name “Romeo,” meaning “pilgrim to Rome” or “Roman.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈroʊ.mi.oʊ/

Popularity

Romeo is celebrated in Italy and has gained recognition in English-speaking countries. In 2023, Romeo ranked #377 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

3 (Expressive, Social, Artistic)

Name Styles

Classic, Aesthetic, Fictional

Associated Traits

Romantic, passionate, poetic

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with romantic literature, notably Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.”

Name Day

February 25th (Italy)

Romeo Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Rome, Roméo, Romio, Romeu, Romain, Romeas

Common Nicknames

Romie, Romi, Remi, Romy

Diminutives

Rom, Ro, Roe, Remy

Famous People

Romeo Santos
(American Singer)
Romeo Beckham
(British Model)
Romeo Miller
(American Rapper)
Romeo Crennel
(American Coach)
Romeo Dallaire
(Canadian General)
Romeo Castellucci
(Italian Director)
Romeo Saganash
(Canadian Politician)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

Romeo Montague
("Romeo and Juliet," Play)
"Romeo + Juliet"
(Film)
Romeo Smith
("Home and Away," TV Series)
"Romeo Must Die"
(Film)
Romeo Santos
("Aventura," Band)
"Romeo and Juliet"
(Film)

Places

Romeo Village
(Michigan, USA)
Romeo Neighborhood
(Florida, USA)
Romeo Road
(Illinois, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Romeo?

Romeo means “pilgrim to Rome” or “a Roman.” It is often associated with qualities of passion and romance.

What Is the Origin of The Name Romeo?

Romeo comes from the Italian name “Romeo,” which in turn originates from the Latin word “Romaeus,” meaning a pilgrim to Rome. This name has historical roots in both Roman and Italian cultures.

Romeo Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Romeo in the U.S. over the Years

United States	#3502021	#3232022	#2932023
Top 3 Rankings	#2932023	#3222012	#3232022

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Romeo

Year	Name Ranking	Number of Births	Birth Rate (%)
2023	293 (+30 from 2022)	1123 (+80 from 2022)	0.06133
2022	323 (+27 from 2021)	1043 (+116 from 2021)	0.05569
2021	350 (+27 from 2020)	927 (+110 from 2020)	0.04948
2020	377 (-30 from 2019)	817 (-153 from 2019)	0.04417
2019	347 (-6 from 2018)	970 (-11 from 2018)	0.05047
2018	341 (+17 from 2017)	981 (+59 from 2017)	0.05047
2017	358 (+9 from 2016)	922 (+17 from 2016)	0.04659
2016	367 (+13 from 2015)	905 (+54 from 2015)	0.04468
2015	380 (-39 from 2014)	851 (-119 from 2014)	0.04163
2014	341 (-4 from 2013)	970 (+15 from 2013)	0.04734
2013	337 (-15 from 2012)	955 (-25 from 2012)	0.04726
2012	322 (+38 from 2011)	980 (+145 from 2011)	0.04830
2011	360 (-3 from 2010)	835 (-15 from 2010)	0.04110
2010	357 (+54 from 2009)	850 (+132 from 2009)	0.04137
2009	411 (+52 from 2008)	718 (+122 from 2008)	0.03385
2008	463 (+36 from 2007)	596 (+68 from 2007)	0.02733
2007	499 (+73 from 2006)	528 (+92 from 2006)	0.02384
2006	572 (+38 from 2005)	436 (+67 from 2005)	0.01989
2005	610 (-8 from 2004)	369 (+13 from 2004)	0.01735
2004	602 (+36 from 2003)	356 (+34 from 2003)	0.01685
2003	638 (-72 from 2002)	322 (-66 from 2002)	0.01532
2002	566 (-56 from 2001)	388 (-56 from 2001)	0.01877
2001	510 (+96 from 2000)	444 (+126 from 2000)	0.02147
2000	606 (+76 from 1999)	318 (+71 from 1999)	0.01523
1999	682 (-80 from 1998)	247 (-60 from 1998)	0.01211
1998	602 (+34 from 1997)	307 (+42 from 1997)	0.01514
1997	636 (+338 from 1996)	265 (+135 from 1996)	0.01326
1996	974 (+152 from 1995)	130 (+27 from 1995)	0.00649
1995	1126 (+118 from 1994)	103 (+16 from 1994)	0.00512
1994	1244 (-107 from 1993)	87 (-11 from 1993)	0.00427
1993	1137 (+164 from 1992)	98 (+23 from 1992)	0.00474
1992	1301 (-85 from 1991)	75 (-8 from 1991)	0.00357
1991	1216 (-190 from 1990)	83 (-23 from 1990)	0.00392
1990	1026 (+10 from 1989)	106 (+7 from 1989)	0.00493
1989	1036 (-42 from 1988)	99 (+4 from 1988)	0.00472
1988	994 (+46 from 1987)	95 (+11 from 1987)	0.00474
1987	1040 (+103 from 1986)	84 (+16 from 1986)	0.00431
1986	1143 (-179 from 1985)	68 (-22 from 1985)	0.00354
1985	964 (+159 from 1984)	90 (+25 from 1984)	0.00468
1984	1123 (+152 from 1983)	65 (+13 from 1983)	0.00346
1983	1275 (-179 from 1982)	52 (-17 from 1982)	0.00279
1982	1096 (+198 from 1981)	69 (+18 from 1981)	0.00366
1981	1294 (-239 from 1980)	51 (-22 from 1980)	0.00274
1980	1055 (+81 from 1979)	73 (+11 from 1979)	0.00394
1979	1136 (+104 from 1978)	62 (+10 from 1978)	0.00346
1978	1240 (-82 from 1977)	52 (-5 from 1977)	0.00304
1977	1158 (-15 from 1976)	57 (+1 from 1976)	0.00333
1976	1143 (+4 from 1975)	56 (+2 from 1975)	0.00343
1975	1147 (-205 from 1974)	54 (-21 from 1974)	0.00333
1974	942 (+63 from 1973)	75 (+11 from 1973)	0.00460
1973	1005 (+55 from 1972)	64 (+6 from 1972)	0.00397
1972	1060 (+49 from 1971)	58 (+4 from 1971)	0.00346
1971	1109 (-169 from 1970)	54 (-18 from 1970)	0.00297
1970	940 (+86 from 1969)	72 (+16 from 1969)	0.00378
1969	1026 (+56 from 1968)	56 (+9 from 1968)	0.00306
1968	1082 (-79 from 1967)	47 (-5 from 1967)	0.00265
1967	1003 (+113 from 1966)	52 (+8 from 1966)	0.00292
1966	1116 (+46 from 1965)	44 (+2 from 1965)	0.00242
1965	1162 (-36 from 1964)	42 (-4 from 1964)	0.00222
1964	1126 (-144 from 1963)	46 (-13 from 1963)	0.00227
1963	982 (-45 from 1962)	59 (-6 from 1962)	0.00286
1962	937 (+183 from 1961)	65 (+16 from 1961)	0.00309
1961	1120 (+72 from 1960)	49 (+6 from 1960)	0.00227
1960	1192 (+73 from 1959)	43 (+5 from 1959)	0.00199
1959	1265 (-103 from 1958)	38 (-6 from 1958)	0.00175
1958	1162 (+72 from 1957)	44 (+4 from 1957)	0.00204
1957	1234 (-189 from 1956)	40 (-12 from 1956)	0.00183
1956	1045 (+30 from 1955)	52 (+3 from 1955)	0.00242
1955	1075 (-30 from 1954)	49 (-2 from 1954)	0.00234
1954	1045 (-46 from 1953)	51 (-1 from 1953)	0.00246
1953	999 (+137 from 1952)	52 (+10 from 1952)	0.00260
1952	1136 (+145 from 1951)	42 (+9 from 1951)	0.00213
1951	1281 (-275 from 1950)	33 (-15 from 1950)	0.00173
1950	1006 (-21 from 1949)	48 (-2 from 1949)	0.00264
1949	985 (-13 from 1948)	50 (-1 from 1948)	0.00277
1948	972 (-86 from 1947)	51 (-11 from 1947)	0.00286
1947	886 (+174 from 1946)	62 (+20 from 1946)	0.00334
1946	1060 (+43 from 1945)	42 (+7 from 1945)	0.00254
1945	1103 (-99 from 1944)	35 (-7 from 1944)	0.00255
1944	1004 (-24 from 1943)	42 (-5 from 1943)	0.00302
1943	980 (-10 from 1942)	47 No change from 1942	0.00323
1942	970 (-72 from 1941)	47 (-3 from 1941)	0.00334
1941	898 (+6 from 1940)	50 (+1 from 1940)	0.00398
1940	904 (+88 from 1939)	49 (+8 from 1939)	0.00413
1939	992 (-228 from 1938)	41 (-23 from 1938)	0.00362
1938	764 (+29 from 1937)	64 (+4 from 1937)	0.00563
1937	793 (+70 from 1936)	60 (+10 from 1936)	0.00549
1936	863 (-132 from 1935)	50 (-20 from 1935)	0.00470
1935	731 (+91 from 1934)	70 (+12 from 1934)	0.00654
1934	822 (-23 from 1933)	58 (-1 from 1933)	0.00546
1933	799 (+13 from 1932)	59 (-3 from 1932)	0.00578
1932	812 (-37 from 1931)	62 (-3 from 1931)	0.00577
1931	775 (-165 from 1930)	65 (-36 from 1930)	0.00608
1930	610 (+29 from 1929)	101 (+9 from 1929)	0.00894
1929	639 (+3 from 1928)	92 (-2 from 1928)	0.00831
1928	642 (+144 from 1927)	94 (+24 from 1927)	0.00824
1927	786 (-138 from 1926)	70 (-25 from 1926)	0.00602
1926	648 (-27 from 1925)	95 (-7 from 1925)	0.00829
1925	621 (-27 from 1924)	102 (-12 from 1924)	0.00886
1924	594 (+2 from 1923)	114 (+2 from 1923)	0.00975
1923	596 (+33 from 1922)	112 (+7 from 1922)	0.00989
1922	629 (-20 from 1921)	105 (-3 from 1921)	0.00933
1921	609 (+10 from 1920)	108 (+4 from 1920)	0.00949
1920	619 (-51 from 1919)	104 (-7 from 1919)	0.00945
1919	568 (-4 from 1918)	111 (-4 from 1918)	0.01093
1918	564 (-20 from 1917)	115 No change from 1917	0.01097
1917	544 (-20 from 1916)	115 (-3 from 1916)	0.01199
1916	524 (+59 from 1915)	118 (+23 from 1915)	0.01278
1915	583 (-44 from 1914)	95 (+12 from 1914)	0.01078
1914	539 (+34 from 1913)	83 (+25 from 1913)	0.01215
1913	573 (+11 from 1912)	58 (+10 from 1912)	0.01082
1912	584 (-78 from 1911)	48 (+14 from 1911)	0.01063
1911	506 (+92 from 1910)	34 (+11 from 1910)	0.01408
1910	598 (+17 from 1909)	23 (+4 from 1909)	0.01103
1909	615 (-62 from 1908)	19 (-2 from 1908)	0.01074
1908	553 (+81 from 1907)	21 (+5 from 1907)	0.01262
1907	634 (+40 from 1906)	16 (+3 from 1906)	0.01009
1906	674 (+162 from 1905)	13 (+4 from 1905)	0.00902
1905	836 (-224 from 1904)	9 (-5 from 1904)	0.00628
1904	612 (-62 from 1903)	14 (-2 from 1903)	0.01011
1903	550 (+65 from 1902)	16 (+3 from 1902)	0.01237
1902	615 (+164 from 1901)	13 (+5 from 1901)	0.00979
1901	779 (+189 from 1900)	8 No change from 1900	0.00692
1900	968 (-182 from 1899)	8 No change from 1899	0.00493
1899	786 (-213 from 1898)	8 (-6 from 1898)	0.00694
1898	573 (+214 from 1897)	14 (+6 from 1897)	0.01060
1897	787 (+195 from 1896)	8 (+2 from 1896)	0.00656
1896	982 (-125 from 1894)	6 (-1 from 1894)	0.00465
1895	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1894	857 (+178 from 1893)	7 (+2 from 1893)	0.00560
1893	1035 (-394 from 1892)	5 (-6 from 1892)	0.00413
1892	641 (+173 from 1890)	11 (+4 from 1890)	0.00837
1891	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1890	814 (-132 from 1880)	7 (-1 from 1880)	0.00585
1889	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1888	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1887	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1886	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1885	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1884	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1883	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1882	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1881	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1880	682 First SSA data recorded	8 First SSA data recorded	0.00676

American States Popularity Rankings for Romeo

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

#2362021

#2172022

#1842023

California (CA)

#2172021

#1822022

#1772023

Florida (FL)

#3342021

#2682022

#3012023

New York (NY)

#4762021

#3902022

#3292023

Illinois (IL)

#2722021

#3572022

#2722023

Arizona (AZ)

#2122021

#2322022

#1912023

Massachusetts (MA)

#5012021

#3422022

#3712023

Pennsylvania (PA)

#6022021

#4442022

#3952023

Colorado (CO)

#3392021

#2382022

#1892023

Washington (WA)

#2242021

#2562022

#2962023

Michigan (MI)

#5722021

#4392022

#4412023

New Jersey (NJ)

#3732021

#4212022

#4892023

North Carolina (NC)

#6552021

#4492022

#4882023

Ohio (OH)

#5502021

#6092022

#4852023

Nevada (NV)

#1582021

#2032022

#1032023

Georgia (GA)

#6662021

#5182022

#5112023

Maine (ME)

#1781945

#2101947

#1691949

Wisconsin (WI)

#6842021

#3782022

#3472023

Oregon (OR)

#3052021

#2192022

#2202023

Indiana (IN)

#4542021

#4312022

#4782023

Virginia (VA)

#4862021

#6172022

#7572023

Minnesota (MN)

#4602021

#4262022

#7962023

Utah (UT)

#3772021

#3712022

#2552023

New Mexico (NM)

#2202021

#2242022

#1822023

Connecticut (CT)

#2702020

#3732021

#2342023

New Hampshire (NH)

#761935

#981938

#2202020

Missouri (MO)

#6742021

#5772022

#7272023

Kansas (KS)

#4412020

#3772022

#2732023

Oklahoma (OK)

#6032021

#3662022

#5472023

Tennessee (TN)

#7992021

#6832022

#5042023

Maryland (MD)

#9252020

#7122022

#5072023

Iowa (IA)

#6152020

#4492021

#4602022

Louisiana (LA)

#4732018

#7892021

#9102023

South Carolina (SC)

#4122019

#7192022

#4232023

Alabama (AL)

#8392018

#8202019

#5972021

Idaho (ID)

#3782019

#3042021

#4592023

Rhode Island (RI)

#921935

#2112022

#1672023

Nebraska (NE)

#3682021

#4862022

#3702023

Kentucky (KY)

#7132017

#5722019

#6622023

Hawaii (HI)

#2471977

#2541979

#2632011

Mississippi (MS)

#5882004

#5972013

#5192016

Arkansas (AR)

#6212018

#4742020

#6282021

District of Columbia (DC)

#2931972

#2811993

West Virginia (WV)

#3441933

#3282008

Vermont (VT)

#1121918

South Dakota (SD)

#2822015

Popularity Rankings for Romeo in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada

#1042020

#962021

#832022

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland

#1422020

#1132021

#842022

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina

#992013

#862014

#1122015

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa

Guam

Northern Mariana Islands

U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories

#942004

Popularity in Austria

Austria

#1792006

#1822010

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales

#2832019

#2432020

#2342021

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand

#2392021

#2462022

#4432023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland

#3282021

#2432022

#2782023

Popularity in Canada

Canada

#3382021

#2632022

#3732023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

#2722023

Popularity in Germany

Germany

#3382021

#3282022

#3812023

Popularity in Poland

Poland

#3842021

#4592022

#4252023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland

#6312021

#4072022

#4362023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden

#4452022

#5082023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Romeo a Name for Boys or Girls?

Commonly used for boys, Romeo has a strong masculine connotation due to its historical and cultural associations with famous male figures.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Romeo

Rome
Roméo
Romio
Romeu
Romain
Romeas

Romie
Romi
Meaning: Oarsman, from Rhelm
Origin: FrenchRemi
Romy

Rom
Ro
Roe
Meaning: Oarsman, rower
Origin: FrenchRemy

Romeo in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

Romeo Santos (Singer, born 1981): An American singer and songwriter who gained international fame as the lead vocalist of the bachata group Aventura.
Romeo Beckham (Model, born 2002): A British model and the son of soccer star David Beckham and fashion designer Victoria Beckham.
Romeo Miller (Rapper, born 1989): An American rapper, actor, and television personality who started his career as Lil' Romeo.
Romeo Crennel (Coach, born 1947): An American football coach with a long career in the NFL, including multiple head coaching positions.
Romeo Dallaire (General, born 1946): A Canadian retired lieutenant-general, humanitarian, and senator, known for his role in the UN during the Rwandan genocide.
Romeo Castellucci (Director, born 1960): An Italian theatre director, playwright, artist, and designer who has made significant contributions to contemporary theatre.
Romeo Saganash (Politician, born 1961): A Canadian politician and member of the Cree Nation, who has served as a Member of Parliament.

Romeo Montague ("Romeo and Juliet," 1597 Play): A young man who falls in love with Juliet, leading to a tragic romance.
"Romeo + Juliet" (1996 Film): A modern adaptation of Shakespeare's classic play set in a contemporary setting.
Romeo Smith ("Home and Away," 1988 TV Series): A charming lifeguard who becomes entangled in the drama of Summer Bay.
"Romeo Must Die" (2000 Film): An action film about a former cop seeking revenge for his brother's death.
Romeo Santos ("Aventura," 1994 Band): Lead singer of the popular bachata group known for hits like "Obsesión."
"Romeo and Juliet" (1968 Film): A classic film adaptation of Shakespeare's play directed by Franco Zeffirelli.

Romeo City (Michigan, USA): A village in Macomb County, famous for its historic downtown and annual peach festival.
Romeo Street (Sydney, Australia): A street located in the central business district of Sydney, known for its commercial establishments.
Romeo Neighborhood (Florida, USA): A community located in Marion County, offering a rural setting with residential properties.
Romeo Road (Illinois, USA): A major road in the city of Romeoville, connecting various neighborhoods and commercial areas.
Romeo Hill (Ontario, Canada): A geographical hill located in Algoma District, popular for hiking and outdoor activities.
Romeo's Viewpoint (New York, USA): A scenic viewpoint in the Adirondack Mountains, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
Romeo Park (California, USA): A public park in Sacramento, featuring playgrounds, sports facilities, and picnic areas.

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Meaning: Sad, sorrowful
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