Broad island or winding river
Romney is an English habitational name, likely derived from the Old English 'rum' meaning wide or spacious and 'ea' meaning river or island. It is most famously associated with New Romney and Old Romney in Kent, England, which were historic ports. While historically used as a surname, it has seen occasional use as a given name in the United States.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Romney in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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