Romualdo
Meaningfamous ruler · Germanic
Romualdo is a Mexican boy name meaning “famous ruler”, with Germanic roots. Germanic names were often built from two words, such as strength, protection or fame, joined into one. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Romualdo has the name Aldo hiding inside it.
- GenerationRomualdo peaked in 1964, which makes it a classic Baby Boomer name. The typical Romualdo you'd meet today is about 61 years old.
- HistoryRomualdo first shows up in US birth records in 1922, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 103 years since.
US births per million boys, 1922–2025
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About the name Romualdo
Romualdo is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “famous ruler”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1960s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
Questions about the name Romualdo
What does the name Romualdo mean?
Romualdo means “famous ruler” and comes from Germanic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Luis (“famous warrior”), Louis (“famous warrior”), Lewis (“famous warrior”) and Rodrigo (“famous ruler”).
What is the origin of the name Romualdo?
Romualdo is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Germanic. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).
Is Romualdo a boy or girl name?
Romualdo is a boy name.
How popular is the name Romualdo?
Romualdo is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #2,546 in 1964, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Romualdo?
If you like Romualdo, you might also like Luis, Louis, Lewis and Rodrigo.
What should I know before naming my baby Romualdo?
Romualdo is a Mexican boy name meaning “famous ruler”, with Germanic roots. Germanic names were often built from two words, such as strength, protection or fame, joined into one. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.