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At a Glance: Name: Rome – Meaning: refers to the city of Rome; as a given name it's a direct transfer of the place name – Origin: place name (Latin Roma, via Old English Rom) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: ROHM
Rome is a direct transfer of the city's name — it traces to Latin Roma, by way of Old English Rom, and doesn't carry a separate meaning beyond that place. You may have seen it described as meaning 'strength' or 'power,' but that's not accurate; it's simply the city name, used as a given name. Gender-neutral with a bold, vintage feel, it's pronounced ROHM (/ˈroʊm/).
Meaning & Origin of Rome
Meaning: Refers to the city of rome; as a given name it's a direct transfer of the place name.
Origin: place name (Latin Roma, via Old English Rom).
A common claim: Rome is sometimes said to mean 'strength' or 'power.' Actually: That's not supported — Rome is a transferred place name (the city, ultimately Latin Roma) with no independent lexical meaning of its own.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Rome
Phonetic: ROHM IPA: /ˈroʊm/
Popularity of Rome
In Social Security data going back to 1882, Rome reached its highest point on record in 2024, ranking #453 with 688 babies given the name that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1882–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Rome mean?
Refers to the city of rome; as a given name it’s a direct transfer of the place name. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Rome)
How do you pronounce Rome?
Rome is pronounced ROHM (IPA: /ˈroʊm/).
Is Rome a popular name right now?
Rome is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #453 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1882–2024.)
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