What does Raphael mean?
Raphaël is the French form of Raphael, “God has healed.”
What does Remy mean?
From the French Remigius, linked to the Latin remex, “oarsman.”
Raphael vs Remy
Which is more popular?
Raphael is more popular than Remy today: about 807 US babies were given the name Raphael in 2025, compared with 781 named Remy.
| Raphael | Remy | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | God has healed | Oarsman |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | rah-fah-EL | REM-ee |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1882 | 1914 |
| Peak year | 2025 (807) | 2022 (924) |
| In 2025 | 807 | 781 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Raphael
Remy
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Raphael | Remy |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 3,992 | 5,105 |
| 2010s | 4,722 | 4,792 |
| 2000s | 3,173 | 1,242 |
| 1990s | 2,952 | 696 |
| 1980s | 2,286 | 291 |
| 1970s | 1,762 | 108 |
| 1960s | 1,107 | 99 |
| 1950s | 893 | 79 |
| 1940s | 655 | 27 |
| 1930s | 688 | 10 |
| 1920s | 1,001 | 23 |
| 1910s | 767 | 12 |
| 1900s | 136 | 0 |
| 1890s | 96 | 0 |
| 1880s | 28 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Raphael or Remy more popular?
Raphael is more popular than Remy today: about 807 US babies were given the name Raphael in 2025, compared with 781 named Remy.
What is the difference between Raphael and Remy?
Raphael means God has healed (French origin), while Remy means Oarsman (French origin).
Which name is older, Raphael or Remy?
In US records, Raphael first appears in 1882 and Remy in 1914, so Raphael has the longer recorded history.