Rommel
Rommel: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Rommel
Root meaning: “to rumble”
- A male given name of chiefly Latin American and Philippine usage.
Etymology
From the Dutch surname, from rommelen (“to rumble”). Also a spelling variant of Rummel.
How popular is Rommel?
Since 1880, 1,519 boys in the U.S. have been named Rommel. Its highest rank for boys was #1581 in 1973. In 2025, 20 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Rommel
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Sibling name ideas for Rommel
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Rommel FAQ
What does the name Rommel mean?
Rommel traces back to a root meaning "to rumble". A male given name of chiefly Latin American and Philippine usage. From the Dutch surname, from rommelen (“to rumble”). Also a spelling variant of Rummel.
What is the origin of the name Rommel?
Rommel is listed as a name of Dutch origin.
How popular is the name Rommel?
Since 1880, 1,519 boys in the U.S. have been named Rommel. Its highest rank for boys was #1581 in 1973. In 2025, 20 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Rommel a boy or girl name?
Rommel is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,519 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.