Fame and power; or little Roman
Rommel is a Germanic name derived from 'hrom' meaning fame and 'wald' meaning power. In some contexts, it is also used as a diminutive of Roman, particularly in the Philippines where it is a common given name. It is most famously associated with the historical surname of Erwin Rommel.
About 20 boys were named Rommel in 2025.
Professional basketball player
Olympic diver and politician
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
