What does Pompeo mean?

Pompeo as a boys' name is of Italian and Latin origin, and the meaning of Pompeo is "five". From the word "pompe". Also possibly from the Greek word "pempo", meaning "the person in charge". Pompey was a Roman statesman and military man, and Caesar's main rival. There is a saint named Pompey whose feast day is April 10.

STARTS/ENDS WITH Po-, -eo

ASSOCIATED WITH greek, roman, rival (war), saint

Variations

VARIANTS Pompey, Pompeyo, Pompi, Pompilio, Pomponio

How popular is Pompeo?

Pompeo is an uncommon first name for males but a very popular last name for all people (#33333 out of 150436, Top 22%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

Recommended sound-alike names are Pepe, Pepper, Piper, Pipo, Pippo, Pomeroy, Pommeroy, Ponce, Pope, Poriel, Porter▲, Potter, Powel, Prosper, Prospero, Rodeo, Romeo▲ and Tomeo. These names tend to be more frequently used than Pompeo.