Romolo is an Italian given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman cognomen Romulus, which was traditionally attributed to the legendary founder of Rome, Romulus. The name means "citizen of Rome" or "strong as a Roman." It is composed of the Latin words 'romanus' meaning Roman and 'homulus' meaning little man or boy. In Italian culture, Romolo is often associated with historical figures such as Romolo Augusto, the last king of the Ostrogothic Kingdom of Italy. The name is also used in other Romance languages like Spanish and Portuguese, although it's less common than its feminine form, Romola.
The name Romolo experienced popularity fluctuations over the years, with peaks in 1916 (20 births) and 1925 (17 births), and consistent lows since the mid-20th century, including recent years like 2022 (5 births). Overall, there were 250 babies named Romolo born between 1913 and 2022.