Romeo: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: r-ohm-eh-oh
Origin: Greece
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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Mediterranean
Meaning: Romeo symbolizes 'the intense and all'.

Romeo is derived from the Late Greek '???????' (Romaios), meaning a citizen of Rome or a pilgrim to Rome. The name gained immense popularity after William Shakespeare's famous play "Romeo and Juliet," where Romeo Montague is the protagonist. The use of Romeo has remained consistent over time, with its association with love and passion making it a timeless choice. Romeo is important because it symbolizes the intense and all-consuming nature of love.

Romeo Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Romeo is currently #382 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Romeo is currently #382 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Romeo is currently #190 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Romeo is currently #89 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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