Romeo
Meaning
From Rome, Italy
Origin
Italian
Pronunciation
/ˈroʊmi.oʊ/
Traits associated with the name Romeo:
Dogs named Romeo tend to be loving, affectionate, brave, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship, and beauty.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Romeo?
It suggests that you have a romantic side and appreciate classic literature.
Is Romeo a good dog name?
Romeo has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Romeo isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall

Romeo is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Romeo was, in the past month, the 131st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of April 2025, Romeo has remained at the same level of popularity with new puppy owners. Our stats reveal the name is equally as fashionable right now as it was a year ago.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Romeo was viewed 141 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Romeo's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Romeo is most adored in Colorado, Massachusetts and Arizona.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in North Carolina, Hawaii and South Dakota.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Romeo.
Most popular breeds named Romeo:
- Chihuahua
- Labrador Retriever
- Poodle
- Pomeranian
- Cocker Spaniel
Romeo is found in these categories:
military
Derived from NATO phonetic alphabet where R stands for Romeo, often used in military communication.
cuddly
He's a charming lover, always ready for snuggles and sweet kisses.
Dog names like Romeo:

January 24, 2022
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