The nameRomeo
Romeo is a boy's name of Italian origin meaning "pilgrim to Rome". The hero of Shakespeare's tragedy, it is a symbol of romantic love.
- Boy's name
- Italian
Meaning
Romeo comes from the Italian Romeo, "pilgrim to Rome".
Origin
Italian. Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet (around 1595) made it the name of the perfect lover.
History
Romeo rose after David and Victoria Beckham chose it for their son in 2002. It is in the top 200 in England and Wales.
Did you know?
- The car maker Alfa Romeo is named after the industrialist Nicola Romeo, who took over the Milan company in 1915.
Famous people named Romeo
- Romeo, hero of Romeo and Juliet
- Romeo Beckham, model
- Romeo Santos, singer
Popularity of the name Romeo
Romeo in the United States
Romeo was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 9,227 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Romeo. Its rise began around 1996, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Romeo in the United States were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 1,022 births a year.
Romeo in the United Kingdom
Romeo was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 1,495 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Romeo. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Romeo in the United Kingdom were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 259 births a year on average, against 157 in the five years before.
Romeo in France
Romeo in Belgium
Romeo in Switzerland
Sibling names for Romeo
Names from the same generation as Romeo, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Romeo mean?
Romeo comes from the Italian Romeo, "pilgrim to Rome".
What is the origin of the name Romeo?
Italian. Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet (around 1595) made it the name of the perfect lover.
Is Romeo a girl's or a boy's name?
Romeo is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Romeo?
In 2024, Romeo was the 283rd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 1,188 births.
What are good sibling names for Romeo?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Lena, Genevieve, Lia and Noelle for a sister, Gianni, Ibrahim, Yusuf and Orion for a brother.
Who are famous people named Romeo?
Romeo, hero of Romeo and Juliet; Romeo Beckham, model; Romeo Santos, singer.