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Romero

♂ Boy

Pronounced rohm-EHR-oh /roʊm.ˈɛr.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: RosemaryMedium

In 30 seconds: Romero is a Portuguese name meaning 'rosemary,' tying it to the fragrant evergreen herb.
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Origin MediumPortuguese, Spanish
MeaningRosemary
U.S. rank (2025)#2978 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births42 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,844

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919372025

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

Romero is Portuguese and means rosemary, the aromatic herb long valued in cooking and remembrance. The name carries that green, fragrant association rather than a heroic or grand origin. It is plant-rooted and warm.

As a surname it is widely recognized in the Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking world, which gives the first name a familiar, lived-in ring. The rolling three syllables add to its easy warmth.

Did you know? Romero likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Romero — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Romero mean?

Romero is usually explained as meaning 'rosemary' and is most often linked with Portuguese tradition.

How do you pronounce Romero?

It's commonly said rohm-EHR-oh /roʊm.ˈɛr.oʊ/.

Is Romero a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Romero is used as a boy name.

How popular is Romero?

In 2024, Romero ranked #2897 in the U.S. for boys, with 44 births recorded.

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