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Romulo

Quick answerRomulo is derived from the Latin name Romulus, which means "Roman" or "of Rome," stemming from the root "Romanus" referring to the city or people of Rome.

Latin · Boy · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#9,535
TrendStable
Peak year1993
Syllables3
OriginLatin
LanguageSpanish/Portuguese
CultureWestern
Letters6
Numerology4 Chaldean 11
Global rank#789

Popularity over time

Popularity index
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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Romulo

Romulo is derived from the Latin name Romulus, which means "Roman" or "of Rome," stemming from the root "Romanus" referring to the city or people of Rome.

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Etymology

Romulo is derived from the Latin name Romulus, which means "Roman" or "of Rome," stemming from the root "Romanus" referring to the city or people of Rome. The name is primarily used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking cultures, with historical significance tied to Romulus, the legendary founder of Rome in Roman mythology.

Romulo currently ranks #9,535 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1993.

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