Romeo
Romeo sits comfortably in the UK charts at #198 in 2025 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
About the Name Romeo
Romeo is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #185. The name has climbed 58 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1998.
Romeo is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Romeo in their class.
In the US it sits at #283 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
⭐ Famous People Named Romeo
- Romeo Beckham — Romeo James Beckham is an English model and former footballer.
- Romeo Challenger — Romeo Alexander Challenger is an Antiguan-born English musician.
- Romeo Gigli — Romeo Gigli is an Italian fashion designer who was described in the late 1980s as singlehandedly changing the course of fashion by the Los Angeles Times.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Romeo
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Romeo
Almost certainly the only Romeo in the class
UK Popularity (1998–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia