Romeo
pilgrim to Rome (Late Latin)
Romeo is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. PSA rank #6 (256,752 records), 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
pilgrim to Rome (Late Latin)
Romeo traces back to Late Latin Romaeus and Italian Romeo, traditionally denoting a Christian pilgrim traveling to the holy city of Rome. In the Philippines, it was established through Spanish colonial catholic records and remains an enduring, highly popular male name across generations.
Derived from the Late Latin name Romaeus, meaning 'pilgrim to Rome'. It became widespread in Italian and Spanish, and was introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period while also gaining global familiarity through literature.
Name character
In the Philippines
Extremely common traditional name across the Philippines. Commonly shortened to nicknames like Romy, Ome, Roming, or Meo.
Related forms
- Romeo Italian
- Romeo Spanish
- Roméo French
Romeo with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Romeo
How do I use Romeo with two Filipino surnames?
Romeo is the given name. The full name is Romeo + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Romeo a common boy name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #6 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.