Names Starting With R
BoyItalian#352 in 2025
Romeo
Romeo is a boys' name of Italian origin meaning “Pilgrim to Rome, or citizen of Rome.” It ranked #352 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
ROH-mee-oh
meaning & origin
The name Romeo means “Pilgrim to Rome, or citizen of Rome.” It comes from the Italian language tradition.
From the Italian meaning pilgrim to Rome. Immortalized by Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet (c. 1597), this name carries deeply romantic associations and has been embraced by modern celebrity parents.
popularity over time
#4852020
#4402021
#4082022
#3782023
#3522024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #352 |
| 2023 | #378 |
| 2022 | #408 |
| 2021 | #440 |
| 2020 | #485 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Romeo
- Romeo Beckham
- Romeo Santos
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