Romeo
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Pilgrim to Rome or Roman
Origin: Italian/Latin
Popularity: Ranked #302 in 2025 with 1,129 babies born.
History: Romeo derives from the Italian form of Romaeus, a medieval Latin name for a Christian pilgrim to Rome. It became immortalized as the romantic hero of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet (1597), making it one of the most recognizable names in literary history. It is used throughout Latin Europe and has grown in popularity worldwide in the 21st century.
Famous people named Romeo: Romeo (Shakespeare character), Romeo Beckham (model)
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Romeo? About 1 in 2,948 babies born in 2025 were named Romeo, or roughly 3.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Romeo
What does the name Romeo mean?
Romeo means “Pilgrim to Rome or Roman” from Italian/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Romeo?
Romeo has Italian/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Pilgrim to Rome or Roman”.
How popular is Romeo?
Romeo ranked #301 in 2025 — given to 1,129 babies that year.
When was Romeo most popular?
Romeo peaked in 2024 with 1,188 babies registered that year.
Is Romeo a boy or girl name?
Romeo is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Romeos in registered births are male.
Is the name Romeo rising or falling in popularity?
Romeo has risen 77 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #378 in 2020 to #301 in 2025.
How long has Romeo been recorded?
Romeo appears in birth records across 135 years — from 1880 through 2025.