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Romulo

♂ Boy

Pronounced ROH-moo-loh /ˈro.mu.lo/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish/Portuguese form of Romulus — from the Latin, linked to Roma, 'Rome'; the legendary founder and first king of Rome; we note the legendLow

In 30 seconds: A founder of Rome: Romulo is the Spanish Romulus. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ROH-moo-loh'). We note the legend.
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Origin LowSpanish, Latin
MeaningA Spanish/Portuguese form of Romulus — from the Latin, linked to Roma, 'Rome'; the legendary founder and first king of Rome; we note the legend
U.S. rank (2025)#9535 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 842

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319122025

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

Romulo is a Spanish/Portuguese form of Romulus — from the Latin, linked to Roma, 'Rome'; the legendary founder and first king of Rome (we note the legend). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ROH-moo-loh').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and Filipino families. Rare, a-founder-of-Rome at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Romulus is the legendary founder and first king of Rome (raised by a she-wolf) — Romulo is the Spanish form, lyrical and classic (we note the legend; said 'ROH-moo-loh').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Romulo — Spanish form of Romulus

Variations

RomulusRomuloRomolo

Nicknames

Romi

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If you like Romulo…

Romulus— the source name
Remus— the twin in the legend
Romeo— a sound-adjacent Rom- boys' name
Romero— a fellow Rom- Spanish boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Romulo mean?

Romulo is a Spanish form of Romulus — linked to Roma ('Rome'); the legendary founder and first king of Rome. We note the legend.

How do you pronounce Romulo?

It's said ROH-moo-loh /ˈro.mu.lo/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Romulo a boy or girl name?

Romulo is a boy's name.

How popular is Romulo?

Romulo is a very rare name in the U.S.

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