Romeo is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #211 in 2022 with 242 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 270 births ranking #185. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 1,175 boys born was named Romeo. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Romeo is a romantic Italian classic meaning pilgrim to Rome. It is lyrical, recognisable, and full of literary resonance.
The name existed before Shakespeare, but Romeo and Juliet made it one of the most famous love-associated names in literature. Its continued use shows how well it balances beauty and familiarity.