Romulus

Male

Meaning

Mythological founder of Rome and twin brother to Remus

Origin

Roman

Pronunciation

/ˈrɒmjələs/

Traits associated with the name Romulus:

Dogs named Romulus tend to be loving, strong-willed, resilient, and hard-working. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Romulus?

Naming your dog Romulus suggests that you have an appreciation for history and mythology. It could also suggest that you have a strong sense of loyalty and honor, as Romulus was the founder of Rome and was known for his loyalty to his brother Remus.

Is Romulus a good dog name?

Romulus has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Romulus 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

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1,388
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2,402
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Romulus is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Romulus was, in the past month, the 946th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Romulus is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

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, Romulus was viewed 31 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Romulus's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Romulus is most adored in Indiana, Pennsylvania and California.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New York, Illinois and Louisiana.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Romulus.

Most popular breeds named Romulus:

  1. Cocker Spaniel
  2. Rottweiler
  3. Jack Russell Terrier
  4. Maltese
  5. Labrador Retriever

Romulus is found in these categories:

roman dog names
roman

Founded Rome and its first king, according to Roman mythology.

Dog names like Romulus:

From The Rose Field
Advice, Rule
Loyal German Shepherd Dog.
Twin brother of Romulus
Supreme Judge, Famous Advice
God's protector/protector of God
Romulus dog name meaning

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