What does Remi mean?
Rémi comes from the Latin Remigius, “oarsman.”
What does Remy mean?
From the French Remigius, linked to the Latin remex, “oarsman.”
Remi vs Remy
Which is more popular?
Remy is more popular than Remi today: about 781 US babies were given the name Remy in 2025, compared with 323 named Remi.
| Remi | Remy | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Oarsman | Oarsman |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | ray-MEE | REM-ee |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1915 | 1914 |
| Peak year | 2021 (360) | 2022 (924) |
| In 2025 | 323 | 781 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Remi
Remy
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Remi | Remy |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 1,955 | 5,105 |
| 2010s | 1,235 | 4,792 |
| 2000s | 389 | 1,242 |
| 1990s | 198 | 696 |
| 1980s | 100 | 291 |
| 1970s | 81 | 108 |
| 1960s | 80 | 99 |
| 1950s | 52 | 79 |
| 1940s | 33 | 27 |
| 1930s | 5 | 10 |
| 1920s | 34 | 23 |
| 1910s | 23 | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Remi or Remy more popular?
Remy is more popular than Remi today: about 781 US babies were given the name Remy in 2025, compared with 323 named Remi.
What is the difference between Remi and Remy?
Remi means Oarsman (French origin), while Remy means Oarsman (French origin).
Which name is older, Remi or Remy?
In US records, Remi first appears in 1915 and Remy in 1914, so Remy has the longer recorded history.