Rome

How to say it

roʊm

What it means

A place name for Rome, the Italian capital, from the Latin Roma.

Rome is a bold place name borrowed straight from the Eternal City, the heart of the ancient empire, from the Latin Roma. Legend ties the city's name to its founder Romulus. As a baby name it feels worldly and strong, in the same travel-name set as Cairo and Milan. The Roman and Romeo link is built in. Said ROHM.

How to spell Rome

The standard spelling is Rome. Common variants include Roam, Roman, Romey, but Rome is the most widely used form.

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  A place name; cousin to Roman and Romeo.

Who's worn it

Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.

• Rome Flynn American actor and Daytime Emmy winner

Spelling variants

• Roam
• Roman
• Romey

Names with the same feeling

• Roman From Rome
• Romeo Pilgrim to Rome
• Rocco Rest, repose
• Cairo The victorious
• Milan Gracious, dear

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Common questions

What does the name Rome mean?

A place name for Rome, the Italian capital, from the Latin Roma.

What does Rome mean in Latin?

In Latin, Rome means "The Eternal City." Rome is a bold place name borrowed straight from the Eternal City, the heart of the ancient empire, from the Latin Roma. Legend ties the city's name to its founder Romulus. As a baby name it feels worldly and strong, in the same travel-name set as Cairo and Milan. The Roman and Romeo link is built in. Said ROHM.

How do you pronounce Rome?

Rome is pronounced roʊm. Say it as ROME, with the stress on the "rome" syllable.

How do you spell Rome?

The standard spelling is Rome. Common spelling variants include Roam, Roman, Romey.

Is Rome a boy or girl name?

Rome is traditionally a masculine name.

How popular is the name Rome?

Rome ranked #452 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.