Romulus
Romulus is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “Citizen of Rome, strength of Rome.” In Roman mythology, Romulus was the legendary founder and first king of Rome, said to have been raised by a she-wolf…
how do you pronounce Romulus?
ROM-yoo-lus
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what does Romulus mean?
The name Romulus means “Citizen of Rome, strength of Rome.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
In Roman mythology, Romulus was the legendary founder and first king of Rome, said to have been raised by a she-wolf with his twin Remus. It is a bold, ancient choice rarely used as a given name today.
who are famous people named Romulus?
- Romulus Augustus (last Western Roman Emperor)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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