Find out how popular the first name Ro has been for the last 11 years (from 2013 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ro by gender

Based on the last 11 years of data, Ro is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 54% of people named Ro being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Ro.

The history of the first name Ro

The name Ro has its origins in various languages and cultures around the world. It is a short form of several longer names, such as Robert, Roland, or Rosario.

In English, Ro is often a diminutive of the name Robert, which derives from the Germanic name Hrodebert, meaning "bright fame." This name was popular in medieval times and was borne by several notable figures, including Robert the Bruce (1274-1329), the Scottish king who fought for Scotland's independence.

In French, Ro can be a shortened form of the name Roland, which comes from the Germanic elements "hrod" meaning "fame" and "land" meaning "land." One of the most famous bearers of this name was Roland, a semi-legendary French hero who fought alongside Charlemagne in the 8th century.

In Italian and Spanish, Ro is sometimes used as a nickname for names like Rosario or Rosa, which are derived from the Latin word "rosa," meaning "rose." A notable figure with this name was Ro Khanna (born 1976), an American politician and lawyer who serves as a U.S. Representative from California.

In Ancient Greek, the name Ro was used as a shortened form of names like Romulus or Romus. Romulus was the legendary founder of Rome, and his name is thought to be derived from the Latin word "romulus," meaning "citizen of Rome."

In Japanese, the name Ro is sometimes used as a shortened form of names like Rokuro or Rokurou. One famous bearer of this name was Ro Kyu-sang (1917-2004), a South Korean writer and poet who was known for his contributions to modern Korean literature.

Other notable figures throughout history who bore the name Ro include Ro Khanna (born 1976), an American politician and lawyer; Ro Bong-rae (1923-2006), a South Korean painter and calligrapher; Ro Mu-hyong (1908-1985), a prominent Korean philosopher and independence activist; Ro Tae-woo (born 1932), a former South Korean president; and Ro Yeong-phil (1900-1949), a Korean independence activist and patriot.

Data source

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