What does Remi mean?
Rémi comes from the Latin Remigius, “oarsman.”
What does Clement mean?
Clément comes from the Latin for “merciful” or “gentle.”
Remi vs Clement
Which is more popular?
Remi is more popular than Clement today: about 323 US babies were given the name Remi in 2025, compared with 62 named Clement.
| Remi | Clement | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Oarsman | Merciful, gentle |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | ray-MEE | kleh-MAHN |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1915 | 1880 |
| Peak year | 2021 (360) | 1918 (344) |
| In 2025 | 323 | 62 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Remi
Clement
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Remi | Clement |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 1,955 | 348 |
| 2010s | 1,235 | 442 |
| 2000s | 389 | 390 |
| 1990s | 198 | 392 |
| 1980s | 100 | 440 |
| 1970s | 81 | 498 |
| 1960s | 80 | 792 |
| 1950s | 52 | 1,283 |
| 1940s | 33 | 1,562 |
| 1930s | 5 | 1,845 |
| 1920s | 34 | 2,842 |
| 1910s | 23 | 2,332 |
| 1900s | 0 | 442 |
| 1890s | 0 | 317 |
| 1880s | 0 | 242 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Remi or Clement more popular?
Remi is more popular than Clement today: about 323 US babies were given the name Remi in 2025, compared with 62 named Clement.
What is the difference between Remi and Clement?
Remi means Oarsman (French origin), while Clement means Merciful, gentle (French origin).
Which name is older, Remi or Clement?
In US records, Remi first appears in 1915 and Clement in 1880, so Clement has the longer recorded history.