Romelo
Romelo is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Of Rome, or citizen of Rome.
Origin and history
Romelo is a male given name that serves as a modern variant of Romelo or Romolo, derived from the Latin Romulus. It carries historical associations with the legendary founder of Rome. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare choice, though it has seen steady usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,127 babies in the United States have been named Romelo since 1880. It ranks #3565 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1649.
States where it is most popular
- FL (29.6 %)
- TX (24.6 %)
- GA (15.3 %)
- CA (15 %)
- NY (10 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 178 |
| 2000-2010 | 214 |
| 2010-2019 | 457 |
| 2020-2029 | 278 |
Nicknames
Rome, Mel, Romy
Fun facts
- The name ultimately traces back to Romulus, the mythical co-founder and first king of ancient Rome.
- It functions as a contemporary phonetic adaptation of names like Romelo, Romolo, or Romello.