Is Romeo a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Romeo is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Romeo?

It’s currently ranked #268 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Romeo?

ROH-me-oh · IPA: //ˈroʊ.me.oʊ//

Romeo Boy

Popularity: #268 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationROH-me-oh / /ˈroʊ.me.oʊ/

Italian; Latin

Meaning

Latin: pilgrim; Italian: rosemary

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Romeo is derived from the Latin name 'Romaeus', which means 'pilgrim to Rome'. It gained popularity in Italy and is most famously associated with William Shakespeare's tragic character Romeo Montague in 'Romeo and Juliet'. The name has been used in various cultural contexts, symbolizing romantic love and passion. In modern times, it remains a popular choice for boys in many countries.

Trend Summary

Romeo has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable rise in usage since the early 2000s.

Variants

Romeu
Roméo

International Variants

Romeo (Italian)
Roméo (French)
Romeu (Portuguese)

Famous people named Romeo

Romeo Santos is a Dominican-American singer and songwriter known for his work in the bachata genre.

Romeo Beckham is the son of famous footballer David Beckham and fashion designer Victoria Beckham.

Romeo Dallaire is a Canadian senator and retired general known for his humanitarian efforts and work in Rwanda.

Romeo J. C. is a notable American entrepreneur and philanthropist.

Fictional characters named Romeo

Romeo Montague is the tragic hero of William Shakespeare's play 'Romeo and Juliet', known for his passionate love for Juliet.

Romeo is a character in the animated series 'Romeo and Juliet: Sealed with a Kiss', which reimagines the classic story with animated characters.

Sibling Suggestions

Juliet Luca Marco Nico Sofia Isabella

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Romeo was first seen in the United States in 1880. Romeo has ranked as high as #497 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Romeo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Romeo (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	253	23%
TX	194	18%
FL	87	8%
NY	62	6%
IL	56	5%
AZ	48	4%
PA	28	3%
NV	25	2%
WA	23	2%
MI	21	2%
UT	20	2%
OH	20	2%
OR	20	2%
IN	20	2%
VA	18	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	8
1890	7
1892	11
1893	5
1894	7
1896	6
1897	8
1898	14
1899	8
1900	8
1901	8
1902	13
1903	16
1904	14
1905	9
1906	13
1907	16
1908	21
1909	19
1910	23
1911	34
1912	48
1913	58
1914	83
1915	95
1916	118
1917	115
1918	115
1919	111
1920	104
1921	108
1922	105
1923	112
1924	114
1925	102
1926	95
1927	70
1928	94
1929	92
1930	101
1931	65
1932	62
1933	59
1934	58
1935	70
1936	50
1937	60
1938	64
1939	41
1940	49
1941	50
1942	47
1943	47
1944	42
1945	35
1946	42
1947	62
1948	51
1949	50
1950	48
1951	33
1952	42
1953	52
1954	51
1955	49
1956	53
1957	40
1958	44
1959	38
1960	43
1961	49
1962	65
1963	59
1964	46
1965	42
1966	44
1967	51
1968	48
1969	56
1970	72
1971	54
1972	58
1973	64
1974	75
1975	54
1976	56
1977	57
1978	52
1979	62
1980	73
1981	51
1982	69
1983	52
1984	65
1985	90
1986	68
1987	84
1988	95
1989	99
1990	106
1991	83
1992	75
1993	98
1994	87
1995	103
1996	130
1997	265
1998	307
1999	247
2000	318
2001	444
2002	388
2003	322
2004	356
2005	369
2006	436
2007	528
2008	596
2009	718
2010	850
2011	835
2012	980
2013	955
2014	972
2015	851
2016	908
2017	924
2018	981
2019	971
2020	818
2021	927
2022	1,045
2023	1,132
2024	1,188