Rommel
Rommel is a other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 75, with 105,256 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
Rommel originated as a German surname of uncertain etymology, possibly a diminutive of personal names with the element 'rum' (fame/glory) or related to Middle High German. In the Philippines, it was widely adopted as a masculine given name from the mid-20th century onward, becoming common across diverse socio-economic classes.
Derived from the German surname Rommel, popularized internationally in the 20th century (notably via Erwin Rommel) and subsequently adopted as a standalone male given name in the Philippines.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently shortened to 'Mel', 'Rom', or 'Ommel'. Very common among Filipino males born from the 1970s through the 1990s.
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Rommel with common surname pairs
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How do I use Rommel with two Filipino surnames?
Rommel is the given name. The full name is Rommel + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Rommel a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Rommel is number 75, with 105,256 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.