Romy

♂ Boy

Pronounced ROH-mee /ˈroʊ.mi/High

Meaning: A short form of Roman/Romeo ('of Rome; a Roman; a pilgrim to Rome', from Latin Romanus); also a feminine short form of Rosemary; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Of Rome: Romy shortens Roman/Romeo. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys).

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningA short form of Roman/Romeo ('of Rome; a Roman; a pilgrim to Rome', from Latin Romanus); also a feminine short form of Rosemary; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#8170 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 224

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

Romy is a short form of Roman/Romeo ('of Rome; a Roman; a pilgrim to Rome', from Latin Romanus); it is also a feminine short form of Rosemary (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'ROH-mee').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare, of-Rome at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Roman/Romeo means 'of Rome; a Roman; a pilgrim to Rome' (from Latin Romanus) — Romy is a short form, used for both sexes (here for boys; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ROH-mee').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Romy — unisex; routes layered

Variations

RomiRomeyRoman

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Romy mean?

Romy shortens Roman/Romeo — Latin 'of Rome'; also a feminine short form of Rosemary; used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Romy?

It's said ROH-mee /ˈroʊ.mi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Romy a boy or girl name?

Romy is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Romy?

Romy is a rare name in the U.S.