Romulo

Romulo (Rómulo) is a male first name that is common in Spanish and Portuguese cultures. The name is translated as "the one from Rome" or "the Roman."

What does the name Romulo mean?

The name Romulo (Rómulo) is a Spanish and Portuguese variant of the name Romulus. Its meaning refers to "the one from Rome" as well as "the Roman." The origins of the name can be found in Latin, where Rōma means "Rome" and -ulus is a diminutive form. Alternatively, the name may also have Etruscan roots, with rumon or ruma referring to the Tiber River that flows through Rome.

Where does the name Romulo come from?

The name Romulo has Etruscan roots and refers to a man who comes from Rome. The Etruscan word formation consists of Rōma (Latin for Rome) and -ulus (a diminutive in Latin) or rumon or ruma (a name for the Tiber River). The first name is common in both Portuguese and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Romulo?

Ro-mu-lo

Popularity

In Germany, Romulo is a rather rare first name that has not been recorded in German name lists so far. In Austria, the name reached its best position in 1994 at 621st place in the name charts. Between 1984 and 2024, Romulo was given less than ten times in Austria, placing it at 6,220th. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.

Famous people

• Romulu Lukaku (Belgian football player)