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