Romulo
Of Rome / citizen of Rome (Latin)
Romulo is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 155, with 55,272 records. It has 3 syllables.
The May 2021 total includes the name written with JR: 43,615 as Romulo, and 11,657 as Romulo Jr.
Origin and meaning
Of Rome / citizen of Rome (Latin)
Derived from the Latin 'Romulus', the name of one of the legendary twin founders of Rome. In the Philippines, it was introduced during the Spanish colonial era as a Christian and classical given name and remains well-established across older and middle generations.
Romulo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Latin name Romulus, historically associated with the mythical founder of Rome. It entered Philippine naming traditions during the Spanish colonial period through Christian and classical naming customs.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to friendly Filipino nicknames such as 'Romy' or 'Mulong'. It is regarded as a classic, traditional Filipino-Hispanic name.
Related forms
- Rómulo Spanish
- Rômulo Portuguese
- Romulus Latin
- Romolo Italian
Would your family give Romulo?
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Romulo with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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How do I use Romulo with two Filipino surnames?
Romulo is the given name. The full name is Romulo + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Romulo a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Romulo is number 155, with 55,272 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.