Citizen of Rome or from the city of Rome
Romel is a variant of Romulo or Romulus, the legendary founder of Rome. It is widely used in Spanish-speaking cultures and the Philippines as a modern derivative. The name ultimately traces back to the Latin 'Romanus', signifying someone belonging to the Roman Empire.
Less common today
Romel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,388 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional basketball player
Bolivian football goalkeeper
Haitian professional violinist
