Rome

At a Glance

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

ROHMListen

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

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.

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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)

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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