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Romario

♂ Boy

Pronounced roh-MAR-ee-oh /roʊˈmɑr.i.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: From Latin Romarius, 'a pilgrim to Rome', and the Roman -ario line (kin to Romeo, Roman); routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Roman and warm: Romario is 'a pilgrim to Rome' — lively and melodic (Brazilian football legend Romario). Strong, festive, and bright.
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Origin MediumLatin, Portuguese
MeaningFrom Latin Romarius, 'a pilgrim to Rome', and the Roman -ario line (kin to Romeo, Roman); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#4227 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,128

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419892025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Romario comes from Latin Romarius, 'a pilgrim to Rome' (kin to Romeo and Roman; routes layered, which we note). Borne by Brazilian football legend Romario, it's a lively, melodic name across Latin America.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino and Brazilian families. Rare, a-pilgrim-to-Rome at the root, and festive.

Did you know? Romario relates to Latin Romarius, 'a pilgrim to Rome' (and Romeo, 'pilgrim to Rome') — Brazilian World Cup winner Romario made the name globally beloved.
Overall data confidence 70%
References — Romario — routes layered

Variations

RomeoRomanRomarius

Nicknames

Romi

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If you like Romario…

Romeo— the 'pilgrim to Rome' relative
Roman— a fellow Rom- name
Mario— a companion -ario name
Rosario— another -ario name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Romario mean?

Romario relates to Latin 'a pilgrim to Rome' (kin to Romeo); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Romario?

It's said roh-MAR-ee-oh /roʊˈmɑr.i.oʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Romario a boy or girl name?

Romario is a boy's name.

How popular is Romario?

Romario is a rare name in the U.S.

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