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Remi

/ ray-MEE /
Boy French 2 syllables
Meaning
Remi means Oarsman (French).
Gender
Boy
Origin
French
Pronunciation
ray-MEE
Popularity
#787 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Remi in the US, 1880–2025
192019401960198020002020

Remi first appears in US records in 1915. It peaked in 2021, when 360 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 323.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Remi popular?

Near its peak Remi is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2021.

US babies given the name Remi, by decade
2020s 1,955
2010s 1,235
2000s 389
1990s 198
1980s 100
1970s 81
1960s 80
1950s 52
1940s 33
1930s 5
1920s 34
1910s 23

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Remi mean?

Rémi comes from the Latin Remigius, “oarsman.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Remi mean?

Remi means Oarsman. Rémi comes from the Latin Remigius, “oarsman.”

What is the origin of the name Remi?

Remi is of French origin.

How do you pronounce Remi?

Remi is pronounced “ray-MEE.”

Is Remi a boy or a girl name?

Remi is most commonly used as a boy name.

Is Remi a popular name right now?

Remi is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2021.

How popular is the name Remi?

In 2025, Remi ranked #787 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Remi most popular?

Remi was most popular in 2021, when about 360 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Remi?

Names similar to Remi include Clement, Bellamy, Henri, Augustin, Etienne.

What names go well with Remi?

French names that pair well with Remi include Amy, Paul, Charlotte, Louise, Roy.