Romulus

Romulus is a Latin boy's name. Latin name of the legendary founder of Rome. Powerful historical and mythological connections.

How popular is Romulus in the United States?

In 2024, 31 boys in the United States were named Romulus, making it the 3,663rd most popular boy's name that year.

2024 is its busiest year on record.

Records for Romulus go back to 1912, and 431 babies have been given the name since.

What Romulus means and where it comes from

Latin name of the legendary founder of Rome. Powerful historical and mythological connections.

Romulus is of Latin origin, described as mythological in style.

Is Romulus a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 31 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Shorter names that share the opening of Romulus

  • Rome
  • Romy
  • Romi
  • Romee

Each of these is a name in its own right in the 2024 US data, given to at least 100 babies that year.

Sibling name ideas for Romulus

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Romulus mean?

Latin name of the legendary founder of Rome. Powerful historical and mythological connections.

Where does the name Romulus come from?

Romulus is of Latin origin, and is usually described as mythological in style.

How popular is Romulus in the United States?

In 2024, 31 boys in the United States were named Romulus, making it the 3,663rd most popular boy's name that year.

Is Romulus a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 31 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

What are the short forms of Romulus?

Rome, Romy, Romi, Romee are shorter names in current US use that share the opening of Romulus.

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