Romeo
Romeo is a boys' name of Italian origin meaning “Pilgrim to Rome, or citizen of Rome.” It ranked #301 in the United States in 2025. From the Italian meaning pilgrim to Rome.
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how do you pronounce Romeo?
ROH-mee-oh
where does the name Romeo come from?
From the Greek Ῥωμαῖος, a Roman citizen or a 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.
how popular is this name?
Romeo has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 92 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 54. It peaked at #283 in 2024, and ranked #301 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #301 |
| 2024 | #283 |
| 2023 | #292 |
| 2022 | #323 |
| 2021 | #350 |
| 2020 | #377 |
| 2019 | #346 |
| 2018 | #341 |
| 2017 | #358 |
| 2016 | #365 |
| 2010 | #357 |
| 2000 | #606 |
| 1970 | #940 |
| 1940 | #904 |
| 1930 | #610 |
| 1920 | #619 |
| 1910 | #598 |
| 1900 | #968 |
| 1890 | #814 |
| 1880 | #682 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Romeo fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Romeo
Luigi da Porto named his tragic hero Romeo Montecchi in his 1524 novella Giulietta e Romeo, and Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, some 70 years later, adapted that story.
who are famous people named Romeo?
- Romeo Beckham
- Romeo Santos
what names are similar to Romeo?
what names go well with Romeo?
Sibling names that share Romeo's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Romeo
What does the name Romeo mean?
Romeo means “Pilgrim to Rome, or citizen of Rome”.
What is the origin of the name Romeo?
Romeo comes from the Italian naming tradition.
How popular is the name Romeo?
Romeo ranked #301 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2024, at #283, and it has spent 92 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Romeo a boy or girl name?
Romeo is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Romeo?
Romeo is pronounced ROH-mee-oh, with 3 syllables.
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