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Romello
♂ Boy
Pronounced roh-MEL-oh /roʊˈmɛl.oʊ/High
Meaning: from Rome, strong manMedium
In 30 seconds: Romello is an Italian and African-American name possibly meaning from Rome or strong man. A melodic three-syllable name with a distinctive sound.
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Meaningfrom Rome, strong man
U.S. rank (2025)#2530 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births53 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,306
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Romello is likely a variant of Romeo (from Rome) or a creative elaboration of the Italian/Spanish Romel.
Romello has appeared in US birth records as a distinctive melodic name.
Did you know? The ancient city of Rome was named from Romulus whose name may derive from the Greek rhomai (strength), connecting Romello to over 2,700 years of one of the world's greatest cities.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name: Romello — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data
Variations
RomeoRomelRomelo
Nicknames
RoMello
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Frequently Asked
What does Romello mean?
Romello means from Rome, strong man.
How do you pronounce Romello?
Romello is pronounced roh-MEL-oh (/roʊˈmɛl.oʊ/), with 3 syllables.
Is Romello a boy's name?
Yes, Romello is used as a boy's name.
How popular is the name Romello?
Uncertain etymology; Italian -ello ending suggests Rome or romel root.