Boy
Romeo
pilgrim to Rome
About Romeo
Romance and passion pulse through every syllable of this dramatically beautiful name that celebrates love itself. Romeo transforms the ordinary act of introduction into memorable encounters, carrying theatrical flair that captivates listeners. This choice demonstrates boldness—parents selecting Romeo embrace the name's powerful associations rather than shying from them. The literary connection to Shakespeare's immortal tragedy adds cultural weight and intellectual depth. Despite its dramatic reputation, Romeo works surprisingly well in everyday contexts, particularly as society increasingly embraces expressive naming. The name's melodic quality and vowel-rich structure create a pleasing sound that resonates across languages. For families wanting their child's name to inspire emotion and make lasting impressions, Romeo delivers unmatched impact.
Popularity of the Name Romeo
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #734 | ||||
| 1890 | #867 | ||||
| 1892 | #676 | ||||
| 1894 | #935 | ||||
| 1897 | #839 | ||||
| 1898 | #600 | ||||
| 1899 | #843 | ||||
| 1901 | #842 | ||||
| 1902 | #642 | ||||
| 1903 | #572 | ||||
| 1904 | #639 | ||||
| 1905 | #907 | ||||
| 1906 | #700 | ||||
| 1907 | #660 | ||||
| 1908 | #563 | ||||
| 1909 | #631 | ||||
| 1910 | #615 | ||||
| 1911 | #512 | ||||
| 1912 | #590 | ||||
| 1913 | #577 | ||||
| 1914 | #542 | ||||
| 1915 | #586 | ||||
| 1916 | #526 | ||||
| 1917 | #548 | ||||
| 1918 | #567 | ||||
| 1919 | #569 | ||||
| 1920 | #622 | ||||
| 1921 | #610 | ||||
| 1922 | #632 | ||||
| 1923 | #599 | ||||
| 1924 | #599 | ||||
| 1925 | #627 | ||||
| 1926 | #650 | ||||
| 1927 | #797 | ||||
| 1928 | #646 | ||||
| 1929 | #642 | ||||
| 1930 | #615 | ||||
| 1931 | #783 | ||||
| 1932 | #814 | ||||
| 1933 | #809 | ||||
| 1934 | #827 | ||||
| 1935 | #737 | ||||
| 1936 | #868 | ||||
| 1937 | #800 | ||||
| 1938 | #766 | ||||
| 1940 | #916 | ||||
| 1941 | #902 | ||||
| 1942 | #984 | ||||
| 1943 | #985 | ||||
| 1947 | #887 | ||||
| 1948 | #985 | ||||
| 1949 | #994 | ||||
| 1962 | #965 | ||||
| 1963 | #980 | ||||
| 1970 | #949 | ||||
| 1974 | #947 | ||||
| 1985 | #965 | ||||
| 1988 | #1000 | ||||
| 1996 | #974 | ||||
| 1997 | #637 | ||||
| 1998 | #603 | ||||
| 1999 | #682 | ||||
| 2000 | #606 | ||||
| 2001 | #511 | #863 | |||
| 2002 | #567 | #713 | #569 | ||
| 2003 | #641 | #541 | #413 | #746 | |
| 2004 | #602 | #456 | #611 | #812 | |
| 2005 | #611 | #461 | #394 | #615 | |
| 2006 | #573 | #497 | #324 | #478 | #749 |
| 2007 | #500 | #447 | #364 | #651 | |
| 2008 | #464 | #433 | #375 | #631 | |
| 2009 | #411 | #504 | #515 | ||
| 2010 | #358 | #365 | #599 | #486 | |
| 2011 | #361 | #362 | #251 | #529 | #407 |
| 2012 | #322 | #297 | #282 | #425 | #417 |
| 2013 | #338 | #298 | #277 | #695 | #431 |
| 2014 | #341 | #345 | #243 | #693 | #354 |
| 2015 | #380 | #367 | #324 | #685 | #352 |
| 2016 | #366 | #366 | #300 | #368 | |
| 2017 | #358 | #393 | #344 | #342 | |
| 2018 | #342 | #383 | #371 | #331 | |
| 2019 | #347 | #306 | #340 | #309 | |
| 2020 | #378 | #265 | #287 | #517 | #264 |
| 2021 | #351 | #251 | #237 | #696 | #237 |
| 2022 | #324 | #218 | #245 | #407 | #202 |
| 2023 | #292 | #228 | #444 | #454 | #176 |
| 2024 | #283 | #196 | #353 | #540 | #161 |
| 2025 | #302 | #196 | #423 | #444 | #165 |
| 1995 | #858 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Romeo
- Romao
- Romayo
- Romio
- Romero
- Rhomeo
- Romeoh
- Romeyo
- Romayoh
- Rommiyo
- Rommio
Names Similar to Romeo
Nicknames for Romeo
- Rome
- Romy
- Meo
- Ro
Famous People Named Romeo
| Romeo Beckham | British model and son of David and Victoria Beckham |
| Romeo Miller | American rapper and actor |
| Romeo Santos | American singer-songwriter and former lead vocalist of the band Aventura |
| Romeo Dallaire | Canadian humanitarian and retired Lieutenant-General |
| Romeo Gigli | Italian fashion designer |
| Romeo Castelen | Dutch former professional footballer |
| Romeo Langford | American professional basketball player |
| Romeo Crennel | American football coach |
| Romeo Tan | Singaporean actor |
| Romeo Muller | American screenwriter |
| Romeo Vasquez | Filipino actor and politician |
| Romeo Tanjuatco | Filipino businessman and philanthropist |
| Romeo Bragato | Italian viticulturist |
| Romeo Acop | Filipino politician and retired police officer |
| Romeo Grimaldi | Prince of Monaco |
| Romeo Mitrovic | Serbian footballer |
| Romeo Lucas | Filipino-American community leader |
| Romeo Parkes | Jamaican professional footballer |
| Romeo Benetti | Italian former footballer |
| Romeo Finley | American football player |
Characters Named Romeo
| Romeo Montague | From William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet" |
| Romeo Blue | From the "Skulduggery Pleasant" series by Derek Landy |
| Romeo Conbolt | From the anime and manga series "Fairy Tail" |
| Romeo Smith | From the TV series "Home and Away" |
| Romeo Prower | From the "Sonic the Hedgehog" comic series |
| Romeo Colt | From the "Blue Bloods" series by Melissa de la Cruz |
| Romeo Rosales | From the TV series "The Young and the Restless" |
| Romeo Prince | From the "Secret Vampire" series by L.J. Smith |
| Romeo Aldea | From the film "Graduation" directed by Cristian Mungiu |
| Romeo Tirone | From the TV series "True Blood" |
| Romeo Riley | From the TV series "Power Rangers - Ninja Storm" |
| Romeo Muller | From the TV series "Robot Chicken" |