Romulus as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Romulus

What is the meaning of the name Romulus ?

The baby name Romulus is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈrɒmjʊləs/ (English); Classical Latin: /ˈromu.lus/.

Romulus is Latin in Origin.

Romulus is a Latin name tied to the legendary founder of Rome. Formed from Roma with the Latin suffix -ulus, it is commonly interpreted as “of Rome” or “Roman,” sometimes “little Roman.” In myth, Romulus and his twin Remus were suckled by a she‑wolf; Romulus later became the city’s first king, giving the name enduring associations with leadership, statecraft, and civic origins.

Used sporadically in antiquity and late empire - most famously borne by the last Western Roman emperor, Romulus “Augustulus” - the name reappeared under Renaissance humanism and persists in Romance languages. Variants include Italian Romolo, Spanish and Portuguese Rómulo, and feminine forms Romola and Romula; Romanian retains Romulus unchanged. English usage is rare but recognizable in classical and literary contexts. Meaning centers on belonging to Rome and the Roman people.