Paolo vs Romello

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paolo

Boy #2,470 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,470
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pao

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Romello

Boy #2,275 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Rome, Roman pilgrim"

Origin: Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian American African American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,275
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ro, Mello, Rome

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Paolo Rank #2,470
Romello Rank #2,275

Romello is more popular, ranked #2275 vs #2470 for Paolo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Paolo ___

  • Paolo Marco
  • Paolo Antonio
  • Paolo Giovanni
  • Paolo Luca
  • Paolo Matteo
  • Paolo Enzo

Romello ___

  • Romello James
  • Romello Anthony
  • Romello Dante
  • Romello Malik
  • Romello Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Paolo

Marco Luca Giulia Sofia Chiara

If you choose Romello

Dante Carmelo Isadora Valentina Lorenzo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paolo or Romello more popular?

Romello is more popular, ranked #2275 compared to Paolo at #2470 in the United States.

What do Paolo and Romello mean?

Paolo means "small, humble" (Latin origin). Romello means "from Rome, Roman pilgrim" (Italian origin).

Are Paolo and Romello boy or girl names?

Paolo is primarily a boy name. Romello is primarily a boy name.

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