Name meaning
Romeo
means “pilgrim to Rome”
- Origin
- Greek, via Italian
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Italian, English, Romanian
- Spellings
- Romeo · Roméo
- Form of
- Roman
- Say it
- ROH-mee-oh
- Letters
- 5
Researched meaning
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Romeo comes from the Italian romeo, a pilgrim to Rome, from the Greek Rhōmaios, Roman. Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet made it the most famous name of young love.
Roots
From Italian romeo (pilgrim to Rome), from Greek Rhōmaios (Roman).
Where it is used
A literary name.
Romeo name FAQ
What does the name Romeo mean?
Romeo means “pilgrim to Rome”. From Italian romeo (pilgrim to Rome), from Greek Rhōmaios (Roman).
Where does the name Romeo come from?
Romeo is of Greek, via Italian origin. Today it is used in Italian, English, Romanian families.
How do you pronounce Romeo?
Romeo is usually pronounced ROH-mee-oh.
Is Romeo a boy's or a girl's name?
Romeo is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Romeo?
Related spellings and forms include Roméo.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.