Meaning and Origin of: Rome

Rome is a masculine given name meaning "from Rome", which originated within the Roman Empire, via Latin.

Boy name origins & meanings

  • American : Wanderer
  • Italian : Pilgrim to Rome; romantic lover
  • Shakespearean : From Romeo and Juliet

Boy name variations

Roam
Roamey
Roma
Romeo
Roman
Romain

Family name origins & meanings

  • French and English : habitational name for someone from Rome or a nickname for someone who had some connection with Rome, in particular having been there on a pilgrimage.