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Romeo
BoyMeaning of Romeo: Italian: 'pilgrim to Rome'
Romeo is a boy's name most strongly associated with Italian naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is one of today's most-chosen names — 314th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 185th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#314
1,129 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#185
270 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
26,864
First recorded 1880 · peak 2024
Trend
stable
Style: popular
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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