Romeo
pilgrim to Rome (Late Latin)
Romeo is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 6, with 256,752 records. It has 3 syllables.
The May 2021 total includes the name written with JR: 204,938 as Romeo, and 51,814 as Romeo Jr.
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
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Romeo with common surname pairs
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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?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Romeo is number 6, with 256,752 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.