Rome

Place name, Latin, Greek

"to flow or hurry; strength"

Rome Origin and Meaning

The name Rome is a girl's name meaning "to flow or hurry; strength".

The name of this historic European city is more distinct than Paris and London but sounds similar enough to the rising Romy and well-established Ramona and Rosemary that it doesn't feel totally out there. Currently in the US Top 1000 for boys, Rome has been quietly used as a girl name since the 2000s and in 2023, it was given to around 60 girls. While it is therefore nine times more popular as a masculine name, it has plenty of unisex potential.

Heavily associated with the Italian city, Rome may have several possible meanings thanks to the obscure etymology of the Eternal City's name. On one hand, it might come from Romulus — the first King of Rome — however, it is equally likely that he took his name from the city. Other sources suggest it comes from Rumon or Rumen, ancient names for the Tiber river meaning "to flow" or "to hurry" or from the Greek word rhṓmē meaning "strength".

Beyond the city, Rome has also been used as a diminutive form of Ramone, Ramona, or Raymond, meaning "wise protector".

Popularity of the name Rome

• 1556 Nameberry 2025

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