What does Henri mean?
Henri is the French form of Henry, “home ruler.”
What does Remi mean?
Rémi comes from the Latin Remigius, “oarsman.”
Henri vs Remi
Which is more popular?
Remi is more popular than Henri today: about 323 US babies were given the name Remi in 2025, compared with 95 named Henri.
| Henri | Remi | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Home ruler | Oarsman |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | ahn-REE | ray-MEE |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1885 | 1915 |
| Peak year | 2021 (149) | 2021 (360) |
| In 2025 | 95 | 323 |
| Trend | Rising | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Henri
Remi
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Henri | Remi |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 727 | 1,955 |
| 2010s | 1,031 | 1,235 |
| 2000s | 701 | 389 |
| 1990s | 449 | 198 |
| 1980s | 317 | 100 |
| 1970s | 289 | 81 |
| 1960s | 334 | 80 |
| 1950s | 360 | 52 |
| 1940s | 269 | 33 |
| 1930s | 269 | 5 |
| 1920s | 309 | 34 |
| 1910s | 217 | 23 |
| 1900s | 29 | 0 |
| 1890s | 8 | 0 |
| 1880s | 19 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Henri or Remi more popular?
Remi is more popular than Henri today: about 323 US babies were given the name Remi in 2025, compared with 95 named Henri.
What is the difference between Henri and Remi?
Henri means Home ruler (French origin), while Remi means Oarsman (French origin).
Which name is older, Henri or Remi?
In US records, Henri first appears in 1885 and Remi in 1915, so Henri has the longer recorded history.