What does Remy mean?
From the French Remigius, linked to the Latin remex, “oarsman.”
What does Clement mean?
Clément comes from the Latin for “merciful” or “gentle.”
Remy vs Clement
Which is more popular?
Remy is more popular than Clement today: about 781 US babies were given the name Remy in 2025, compared with 62 named Clement.
| Remy | Clement | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Oarsman | Merciful, gentle |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | REM-ee | kleh-MAHN |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1914 | 1880 |
| Peak year | 2022 (924) | 1918 (344) |
| In 2025 | 781 | 62 |
| Trend | Rising | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Remy
Clement
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Remy | Clement |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5,105 | 348 |
| 2010s | 4,792 | 442 |
| 2000s | 1,242 | 390 |
| 1990s | 696 | 392 |
| 1980s | 291 | 440 |
| 1970s | 108 | 498 |
| 1960s | 99 | 792 |
| 1950s | 79 | 1,283 |
| 1940s | 27 | 1,562 |
| 1930s | 10 | 1,845 |
| 1920s | 23 | 2,842 |
| 1910s | 12 | 2,332 |
| 1900s | 0 | 442 |
| 1890s | 0 | 317 |
| 1880s | 0 | 242 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Remy or Clement more popular?
Remy is more popular than Clement today: about 781 US babies were given the name Remy in 2025, compared with 62 named Clement.
What is the difference between Remy and Clement?
Remy means Oarsman (French origin), while Clement means Merciful, gentle (French origin).
Which name is older, Remy or Clement?
In US records, Remy first appears in 1914 and Clement in 1880, so Clement has the longer recorded history.