Romelio is of Italian origin, derived from the Roman family name Romulus. It means "citizen of Rome." The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages as a reference to the legendary founder of Rome, Romulus. It has since been used as a given name in various parts of Europe and beyond, particularly among families with Italian roots or those interested in classic Roman history and culture.
The name Romelio experienced a resurgence in popularity recently, with 10 births recorded in 2022, the highest since records began in 1997. Prior to this, the most births were seen in 2009 and 2010 with 7 and 6 respectively. Notably, there was a significant gap between 2015 and 2022, indicating a delay in the name's recurrence until recently. Overall, Romelio has seen a total of 38 births over this period.