Romulo
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Romulo first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 684 babies have been named Romulo in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Romulo is past its peak , currently ranked #11,040 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,040
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Romulo
Romulo is a boy name .
Romulo is currently ranked #11,040 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Romulo include Rom, Romu, Romuy, Romuie, Roy, Roie, and Romkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Romulo include Romulus . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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