The baby name Romare is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced roh-MAR-ee (/roʊˈmɑːri/) — also sometimes heard as roh-MAR-ay (/roʊˈmɑːreɪ/).
The baby name Romare is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced roh-MAR-ee (/roʊˈmɑːri/) — also sometimes heard as roh-MAR-ay (/roʊˈmɑːreɪ/).
Romare is in Origin.
Romare is a rare given name with pan-European roots. In Swedish, romare literally means “Roman,” and cognate German Römer and English Romer began as bynames for someone from Rome or a pilgrim to Rome; Romare likely developed along those lines in surname and given-name use. It also sits near the French names Romary and Romaric, from a Frankish compound of hrod “fame” and mari/ric “power, ruler,” which helps explain medieval attestations in eastern France.
Modern English-language recognition centers on the influential American artist Romare Bearden (1911–1988), whose prominence introduced the name beyond family circles. Usage remains uncommon but steady in the United States since the mid-20th century, occasionally chosen for its cultured, cosmopolitan feel. Meaning varies by etymology: either “Roman; pilgrim to Rome” or “famous and powerful.” Related forms and variants include Romer/Römer, Romar, Romary, Romaric, and the Romance cognates Román and Romário.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #888 | 5 | 7,044 |
| MA | 0 | #1,116 | 13 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Romare is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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