Romell
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Romell
Romell appears to be a variant of the name Romello or Romulus. The name may have Roman origins, with connections to the legendary founder of Rome, Romulus. Alternatively, it could be a modern variation of Romeo, which derives from Italian. The suffix '-ell' is found in several names and may serve as a diminutive. Romell has maintained modest but consistent usage in the United States since the late 20th century, with a peak in popularity during the 1990s. The name may also have connections to Spanish or Italian naming patterns, where the 'Rom-' prefix can be found in several traditional names. As with many contemporary names, Romell has likely evolved through various cultural influences and personal naming preferences.
Romell is also given to girls.
Pronounced ro-MEL.
As of October 2026, Romell ranked #6404 for girls in US births in 1966 and #4509 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3365 for girls in 1939 and #1747 for boys in 1979.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #2,974 | 39 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #3,570 | 31 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #4,074 | 26 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #3,962 | 27 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #4,461 | 23 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #4,085 | 26 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #4,672 | 21 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #4,748 | 21 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #4,403 | 24 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #4,852 | 21 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #4,509 | 23 |
Romell on lists
Famous Romells
- Romell ChapmanBoy
child star of hip hop group "Another Bad Creation"