Romar

Romar is a filipino / spanish boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 423, with 16,486 records. It has 2 syllables.

Filipino / Spanish Locally coined Filipino-rooted
May 2021 rank
#423
May 2021 records
16,486
Syllables
2
Origin
Filipino / Spanish
Background
Locally coined
Sound
Neutral

Origin and meaning

Romar emerged in the Philippines during the mid-to-late 20th century as part of the widespread naming custom of blending parental names. It draws phonological inspiration from classic Spanish names like Romeo, Roman, and Mario while functioning as a distinct contemporary creation.

Romar is typically a modern Filipino coined name, often formed as a portmanteau of parents' names (such as Romeo, Roberto, or Roman combined with Maria, Mario, or Mary).

Filipino 70% Spanish 30%

Name character

Strength
3/5
Modernity
3/5
Formal feel
2/5
Sound: Neutral Everyperson Pairs with short or long surnames Travels well

In the Philippines

Commonly used as a standalone first name for males across Luzon and the Visayas. Bearers often go by the nicknames Rom, Oms, or Mar.

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Romar with common surname pairs

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How do I use Romar with two Filipino surnames?

Romar is the given name. The full name is Romar + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.

Is Romar a common boy name in the Philippines?

In the civil registry as of May 2021, Romar is number 423, with 16,486 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.