Romeo

At a Glance: Name: Romeo – Meaning: Roman citizen / pilgrim to Rome – Origin: Italian (from Greek Ῥωμαῖος) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: ROH-mee-oh

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Romeo is an Italian boy's name that traces back to the Greek Ῥωμαῖος, meaning "Roman citizen" or "pilgrim to Rome." It's pronounced ROH-mee-oh, and it carries a classic feel with a worldly edge — a name with real geographic and historical roots rather than an invented one. If you like names that literally point to a place and a journey, Romeo does exactly that.

Meaning & Origin of Romeo

Meaning: Roman citizen / pilgrim to rome.

Origin: Italian (from Greek Ῥωμαῖος).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Romeo

Phonetic: ROH-mee-oh   IPA: /ˈroʊmioʊ/

Popularity of Romeo

SSA records from 1880 to 2024 show Romeo hitting its highest point on record in 2024, ranking #283 with 1,188 babies given the name that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Romeo mean?

Roman citizen / pilgrim to rome. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Romeo)

How do you pronounce Romeo?

Romeo is pronounced ROH-mee-oh (IPA: /ˈroʊmioʊ/).

Is Romeo a popular name right now?

Romeo is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #283 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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