Romulus - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Romulus \r(o)-mu-

is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "man of Rome". Along with his twin brother Remus, the legendary founder of Rome, though Romulus murdered his brother in a quarrel over where to place the city, which he then ruled for 37 years. Playwright Romulus Linney.

Romulus has 1 variant form: Romolo.

Romulus is an uncommon first name for men but a somewhat common last name for both men and women (#79018 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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