Romeo is a boy's name of Literary origin meaning “A young man of love, famously known for his tragic romance with Juliet in 'Romeo and Juliet'..” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Rome, Romy. As of 2023, Romeo ranks #293 among boys' names in the United States and is currently rising in popularity. Its highest US ranking was #293 in 2023.
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roh-MAY-oh
Phonetic spelling
Currently #293 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Romeo means “A young man of love, famously known for his tragic romance with Juliet in 'Romeo and Juliet'..” It is a boy's name of Literary origin.
Romeo is pronounced roh-MAY-oh.
Romeo is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Romeo currently ranks #293 among boys' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Romeo include Rome, Romy.
Middle names that pair well with Romeo include Romeo Juliet, Romeo Balthasar.
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